For collectors of vintage and antique fishing lures
I aim to provide information for enthusiasts searching for rare old fishing lures. I sometimes spot lures for sale in odd places and post the details here in case you spot something of interest. I hope you enjoy this blog and feel free to post a comment.
Happy collecting.
Mark 
Hi everyone, just spotted this lot of lures for sale on Craigslist - 92 in all. Seller wants $1500.
Check it out at http://kansascity.craigslist.org/spo/1411895193.html . There are more photos at the link.
Posted on October 8th 2009 so may be gone if you’re too slow…
Mark
WOW check out this antique fishing lures collection for sale on Craigslist. Complete with display case.
Looks great. Posted on Craigslist on August 29th, 2009 so will probably be gone soon.
More info… visit the link at: http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/spo/1348609539.html
A whole bunch of lures some with orignal boxes for sale on Craiglist. Check out this link (posted August 7th, 2009 so if you looking too long after this date it could well be gone).
http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/atq/1311422424.html
Fred Arbogast started out making his own lures and sharing them with his friends. He was obviously good at it because before long lots of people wanted them and he set up his own fishing lure company. Many of these are sought after by those who collect antique fishing lures.
Knowing the history will help you in your collecting. Here’s my potted history of Fred Arbogast’s lures…
1932 – The Tin Liz, Fred’s first commercial lure is trademarked. There ended up being several variations on the original Tin Liz including the Twin Liz, Snake, Kicker, Sunfish, and fly rod versions
1936 - Hawaiian Wigglers are added to the product line. The famous rubber “Hula Skirt” provided the swimming action.
1938 – The Jitterbug is released and becomes an immediate success with Bass fishermen.
1940 - The Hula-Spinner a popular lure for fly rod fishing for bass
1941 - The Hula Popper was introduced, it was the first surface lure to feature a Hula Skirt.
1944 - The Hula Dancer a sinking lure for mid-depth and open water.
1946 – The Sputterfuss, a surface lure with a double blade spinner on the front, a skirt and the famous buzz.
1955 - The Sputterbug a surface bait with noisy, splashy action and a Hula Skirt.
1956 - The Arbo-Gaster a floating lure with a fast swimming but deep diving action due to it’s long front lip.
1962 – The Dasher, Scudder and Prancer a range of large, wooden, saltwater lures is introduced.
1968 - The Mud-Bug was introduced in 1968 it represents a crayfish and is deep diving.
Modern lures are still manufactured and sold by the Arbogast Lure Company however these have less appeal to those who collect antique fishing lures.
Hi everyone
Well Craigslist does it again - another set of interesting old antique fishing lures with a few Heddons in there.
Check out this link: http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/spo/1266885224.html lots more than shown in the picture here. Listed on 12 July 2009 so may have disappeared if you don’t look soon.
Happy lure hunting.
Mark
Hi folks - Another Craigslist find this time 2 wooden antique South Bend “Baby Bass Oreno” fishing lures. Lures only no boxes. Ones is red/white and the other is green/frog Location: RALEIGH.
The link is: http://raleigh.craigslist.org/clt/1265162796.html Listed on July 11.
If you haven’t figured it out - Craigslist is a good place to find the odd bargain. I keep a pretty close eye on it and post any links I find here on this blog.
Happy lure hunting.
Mark
Hi Everybody
Just letting you know I’ve spotted another bunch of antique fishing lures for sale on Craiglist.
There is a Creek Chub Bait Co. lure with its box (unfortunately a bit water stained) and a Heddon lure in box. Plus a few lures without boxes.
Check out the link at: http://detroit.craigslist.org/clt/1248788099.html
Detroit Metro listed on 1 July 2009.
Mark
Hi everyone
Yes another lot of interesting antique fishing lures for sale on Craigslist. This lot is described as 30 very old wooden lures and the guy wants $35!! Could be a bargain in there somewhere. Check out the photos and see what you think.
The link is: http://kansascity.craigslist.org/clt/1225714425.html NOW REMOVED as of 26 June 2009
Mark
Found a guy on Craiglist selling an old antique lure collection. Early 1900’s with a rare lure included. Heddon Dowagiacs. The link is: http://raleigh.craigslist.org/spo/1209419580.html Would be worth checking out.
I also found this guy selling some old lures on Craigslist in Detroit on June 6th 2009. One is a Heddon midgit. Might be of interest to someone. The link is: http://detroit.craigslist.org/clt/1206474424.html
Happy lure hunting.
NOTE: Lures sold and LINKS NOW REMOVED as of 26 June 2009. Craiglist is a good place to look and I’ll keep you posted on any lures I find for sale.
Mark
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