Anyone collect old fishing lures?

[MrGoat]

Currently moving and I realize I have a pretty substantial collection. I always liked Creek Chub Pikies because of their look when I was growing up. Over the years I’ve attained other collections. I have everything from early 1800’s Yupik Eskimo walrus ivory lures to stuff from the 50’s.

If there is any traction here I will add some pics.


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[Blansky]

I caught a fish once.

A mahi mahi. (dorado in the water, mahi-mahi on the plate.)

I lured him into the boat with words of encouragement instead of brute force.

[Justinmg]

I don’t but I think it’s cool. I’d love to see some pictures and description.

[Maleg]

I don’t collect them, but inherited my father and grandfather’s gear. I prefer modern tackle for fishing, but the OG tackle is an art form in itself.

Post some pictures. I’m sure folks would love to see your collection.

[MrGoat]

Alright. Please excuse the back drop of the pics as we are in the process of moving.

From bottom to top

Creek Chub baby Pikie - circa 1940’s

Arbogast snakerbait - circa 1920

Creek Chub Saltwater Pikie - 1940-1950

Creek Chub Rainbow Pikie - 1930-1940

Creek Chub Gar Minnow - 1930-1940 (color that has never been catalogued).

Unknown wooden mouse with leather ears and tail - 1910-1940

Unknown early wooden plug (presumably hand made) - 1910

Unknown early handmade spinning lure - 1900-1920


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[MrGoat]

That’s just a taste of the collection but some of the more unique or rare pieces.


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[MrGoat]

This is the walrus ivory lure and then our arrowhead and spearhead collection.


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