Books Are Arranged in Alphabetical Order SHAKESPEARE BAITS The Shakespeare Revolution Spinner The Shakespeare Bucktail Spinner The Revolution Bait. The fringe pieces that say have no reel (bad Pun) place on any shelf but can add depth and novelty to [], Shakespeare Rhodes Torpedo Lure This Shakespeare Rhodes Torpedo Lure was first introduced in 1934. The only way to truly find out which lures are the most valuable is to spend time in the hobby learning everything you can. History: A history of the River Runt Spook lure made by the Heddon Company. 10 0 obj I've co-authored the book "The Heddon River Runt Identification & Collector's Guide" on all of Heddon's River Runt lures, both wood and plastic . <> $3.25. This is the one that started it all. A lot of the earliest Shakespeare lures are found in a black picture box made specifically for that Shakespeare lure. Patented Sep 20, 1859 this lure sold at auction in 2007 for over $32,000. In spite of the fading to this black example and some signs of wear, it sold for $125 (not including buyer's premium) at Morphy Auctions in November 2015. This painted eye, wooden lure, was Shakespeares answer to a segment of fisherman wanting to emulate one of natures greatest food supplies for sports fish, the frog. Produced by Riley Haskell with an 1859 patent date. This example, made of painted wood with a glass eye, is in nice condition with minimal wear. When it was all said and done this one ended at just short of $9,400 in 2016. Check out these 20 great lures. This mammoth guide, now with 2,500 full-color photos, delivers all the The reel is a narrow spool holds 50 yards of 12 1/2lb test. eye of the hook which is vertical to the long axis of the lure. Everybody was looking for this one and prices were inflated even higher than normal for these tough to find antiques. These ads were for the Shakespeare Kazoo Minnow, an economy minnow for their line up. The Truck-Oreno was one of the rarest South Bend baits and this one comes with the matching box. A copy of the lure catalog ad by the Shakespeare Bait Company from Kalamazoo Michigan is shown below. The Revolution lures in line symbolizes early Shakespeare. Here is a true classic early American minnow. Pure Fishing - The World's Best Fishing Brands Pure Fishing The Lure of Shakespeare. The patent information is stamped on the wings of this lure adding to the allure. Shakespeare body shapes: early Musky, 3 and 5 hook high See all of our vintageCreek Chub lures for sale here. or Best Offer. Buy & Appraisals: I BUY OLD FISHING STUFF! One can only imagine what a fish would think of this caged minnow that would make them want to inhale it, cage and all. After several years we bought out the line of bait. This antique Shakespeare salt water fishing lure measures in at 5 3/4 inches in length. The lure has a distinctive keel underneath and is a [], Rhodes Mechanical Frog The Rhodes Mechanical Frog lure in the correct wooden box combines 2 different things that antique lure collectors get excited about. 900 Baby Pikie. In the top row are the earliest Shakespeare in their first catalog made its lures almost out of opposing or different [], Shakespeare Bait Company Baseball Team Many people are not aware of a Shakespeare Bait Company Baseball Team and a Antique Fishing Lure company relationship. Creek Chub 1614 Baby . The Spoonbill Wobbler fishing lure used a large wooden lip instead of a traditional metal dive plane. This lure made by the Shakespeare bait company of Kalamazoo Michigan was a model series number 133. PLEASE USE THE AMAZON LINKS. The Shakespeare Revolution, and Floating Spinner lure line would be made of metal, the Rhodes Frog, Weedless Frog Lure, and Evolution using rubber. One of these "special" baits is this Creek Chub Plunker. The antique lure made by the Shakespeare Bait Company from Kalamazoo, Michigan measures 2 3/4 in [], Shakespeare Bait Company Service Ring This Shakespeare Bait Company Service Ring is a great example of one of those add on pieces we can all add to our collection. According to Dr. Harold E. Smith in his Collector's Encyclopedia of Creek Chub Lures & Collectibles, the company's 1922 catalog advertised the Wiggler as "'three baits in one.' With the lip in the standard position, it was a diving, wiggling bait. Well this is one of the rarest of all Heddon boxes, one of only five known examples left in the world. Selling old & early wood glass eye fishing lures reels new in the box antique tackle by Creek Chub Heddon Decoys Pflueger South Bend Paw Paw Fly Rod Lures ABU Ambassadeur Bagley Creels Catalogs Collectors Books Arbogast Pikie Lure Minnows & More! order these books and have them delivered to your doorstep. Want List: This is a list of lures, etc. I did a post prioron the earliest version of Worden Bucktail Spinner lures, however I thought Id add this asa well to show a different version. Patented in 1904 by William Hardy. This exceptional combination sold in 2019 for just a few dollars short of $16,000. This wooden lure tried to meld the body of a underwater minnow with that of a more tradition SOS or [], Shakespeare Midget Oregon Fly Lure The Shakespeare Midget Oregon Fly lure was first introduced in the 1934 Shakespeare. This not only gives us an idea of the items but what the company was focused on in the early days. reading and educating themselves on the subject of antique lures. How do you know if your old fishing lures are worth anything? Predecessor to Pflueger Trory and Pardee Minnow: This one is quite interesting as it was found in the tackle box of Hiram Rice of the Twin Lakes area of Ohio famous for such early makers as Pflueger and Pardee. If you are purchasing antique fishing lure books Do you fish, or better yet did your Dad, Uncle or Grandpa used to fish? No list like this would be complete without the Miller's Reversible Minnow. glass eye has changed with a larger pupil, and the gill marks are thicker Reportedly there is only one of these known to exist in this size. The Sure lure was introduced in 1902. The lure had some [], Shakespeare Floating Spinner Lure The Shakespeare Floating Spinner Lure came along in the Shakespeare lure catalog in around 1910. ,U^ ni,Tj ** Krause Very similar to fellow lure make giant Pfluegers Competitor Minnows. There area host of smaller companies that made lures as well, and even homemade folk art lures. This website is about collecting antique fishing lures and their boxes. Shakespeare advertises the different minnow quality variations in the 1907 catalog. endobj Here's a circa 1915 minnow from Fred Keeling's Water Street shop in Rockford, Illinois, rescued from the shop before its sale. Those years as with the other antique lure manufactures, see the end of the glass eyed lure era. Web Author: Keith Bell The Musky bait at just over 5" long is the rarest of the Charmers and this one in Excellent condition is quite desirable. Tackle For Sale: All sorts of collectible fishing tackle for sale. Only two known examples of the box have survived so adding one with this lure really adds to the value. The lure was touted to hold over [], Shakespeare Antique Lure Ad 1906 ThisShakespeare Antique lure Ad 1906 was taken from The Evening Star newspaper and shows us the New addition of the Rhodes Mechanical Swimming Frog to its Artificial bait arsenal. U2V&N Shakespeare early Youll notice the more [], Shakespeare Sardinia Salt Water Minnow Lure The Shakespeare Sardinia Salt Water Minnow Lure was first introduced in 1925. Joe Walkowski. This lure is a series model 6529, and was first introduced in 1931. Being able to uncover historys shroud as it pertains to Antique Fishing lures and their makers is great. For fishing buffs, William Shakespeare was the bard of tackle and the poet of the lure. Listings provide detailed descriptions, sizes, colors, and up-to-date prices. A must have for a Missouri lure collector and a truly one of a kind specimen. pricing, details and lure advice serious collectors want, from a name they Rhodes, Shakespeare hydro and poon: five hook, hydro, & This lure made by the Shakespeare bait company of Kalamazoo Michigan was a model series number 133. The [], Shakespeare Worden Bucktail Yellow Spot TheShakespeare Worden Bucktail Yellow Spot lure is quite a beauty. Haskell minnows in general are extremely rare and historic. Who knows maybe you can get lucky. This antique fishing lure made by the Shakespeare Bait Company of Kalamazoo Michigan was a series number 721. In the next row are the later 'plain' SPONSORED. The Creek Chub Bait Company out of Garrett, Indiana made some of the most beautiful lures ever assembled. Spanky McFarland Heddon 100. This lure is always a favorite of collectors. The Kingfish Wobbler minnow is 5 in length made of wood and has pressed painted eyes. Some of the companies we are going to cover are Creek Chub, Heddon, South Bend, Shakespeare, Pflueger, Paw Paw and Moonlight just to name a few. I am an affiliate Box is also extremely rare and also in Excellent condition. It's nice to have friends like them in the vast internet. Shakespeare Red & White Midget Oregon $19.00. Well its true, there is a tie in between Americas Favorite Past Times, Baseball and Fishing. The lure appears in the 1907 Shakespeare Antique Fishing Lure catalog. The Truck-Oreno was actually a combination of their Whirl-Oreno and Surf-Oreno baits. This wooden glass eyed antique lure measures 3 1/4 inches in length. The Truck-Oreno was only made from 1938-1939 adding to the rarity of this lure. The antique lure is Shakespeare of Kalamazoo Michigan lure model series number 6567. There is a demand for all these types, but some are more valuable than others. most popular lure manufacturers in North America-Heddon, South Bend, Paw A comparison of Heddon Museum: Though the original Heddon Company is long gone, a Heddon Museum is on original site of the company in Dowagiac, Michigan. This wooden beauty is almost 6" long with large glass eyes, has a front spinner and an intact tail. There you have the complete list of twenty-five amazing lures (and some of the most expensive fishing lures ever sold) and the amazing prices they brought recently at auction. $89.99. Go-Deeper Models: A detail description of the several Go-Deeper and Deep Dive models of River Runt Spooks. Heddon Night-Radiant Moonlight Bait Box (Box Only): Yes, you read that right. These ads were for the Shakespeare Kazoo Minnow, an economy minnow for their line up. You can see just how beautiful this early lure is and how well it has held up. The more you read the works of Shakespeare, the more familiar you will become with the words. To purchase a book from Amazon Books This lure made of wood with a glass eye is marked Creek Chub Bait Co. Garrett, Ind. The real color name and color code for black intro box, 5 hook high forehead and shorter. A good actor can really make the language come to life and help you understand the meaning. One of the nicest examples known of this fishing lure. HEDDON JOINTED RIVER RUNT! Shakespeare Sure Lure The Shakespeare Sure Lure was one of the companies first and primary baits. Nevertheless these make great early collectibles even though they weren't commercial successes. The Kazoo, is one of my favorite lures and [], Shakespeare Musky Revolution Lure The Shakespeare Musky Revolution Lure is part of the foundation of the antique fishing lure company. Krause Publications, Inc. - 700 East State Street - Iola, Wisconsin 54990 A beautiful example of early American fishing history. The lure is a 3T or 3 Hook underwater minnow made of wood with glass eyes to props [], Shakespeare Kingfish Wobbler Lure The Shakespeare Kingfish Wobbler Lure is a series model number 6535. Fishing Lures Home Page, E-mail Floyd Please Contact Us. endobj A LIST Roberts from Bottom of Home Page, Copyright since 2001 by Floyd L. Roberts, An The lure has a distinctive [], Rhodes Mechanical Frog The Rhodes Mechanical Frog lure in the correct wooden box combines 2 different things that antique lure collectors get excited about. Color ID Chart: Identify the color of any Heddon lure by using this web page which lists Heddon color codes and shows pictures of lures in color! We not only offer a Ebay Consignment Service, but now, a Angling Marketplace Consignment Service too, email for rates. The most valuable lures are usually made of wood and have glass eyes. It it extremely rare in a Shur-Strike (another brand of Creek Chub baits) Yellow Scale Finish. When you hear about the high prices of vintage fishing lures this is the one everybody is talking about. The lure featured [], Shakespeare Striped Bass Wobbler Lure The Shakespeare Striped Bass Wobbler Lure was first introduced in 1940. The antique lure was a series 709, and was thought first appeared in 1920. The forehead is more rounded. <> Have one to sell? The forehead is more peaked and referred to as "high-forehead". The lure is a 3T or 3 Hook underwater minnow made of wood with glass eyes to props both fore and aft. Egyptian Wobbler Lure By Shakespeare 5" Jointed Green Tangerine Marked Lip #495. listings of the most collectible lures on the market, complete with %PDF-1.4 Through out the fishing industry we see once again wholesalers, and jobbers, taking the product of another manufacturer and either [], on Little Wonder Brand Gladding Line Spool, Shakespeare Antique Lure Revolution HH Kiffe 1903, Shakespeare Antique Lure Revolution HH Kiffe, Shakespeare Hydroplane Antique Lure Article 1916, Shakespeare Hydroplane Antique Lure Article, Shakespeare 7-11 Plopper Lure in Frog Spot, Shakespeare 1740 HE Tournament Casting Reel, Early Shakespeare Antique Lure & Reel Rod Catalogs, Shakespeare 1756 Surf Tournament Model 32, Collectible Fishing Empherma (Books, Catalogs, Photos, Etc), Shakespeare Sardinia Salt Water Minnow Lure, Shakespeare Jim Dandy Spoonbill Wobbler Lure, Shakespeare Worden Bucktail Revolution Lure. from Mr. Harbin. Recent sales place the value at auction of around $10,000. Sinking Models: A detail description of the various 'sinking' models of River Runt Spooks. <> The ad illustrates the Shakespeare Revolution, The Shakespeare Wooden Minnow and the Rhodes Mechanical Swimming Frog. This antique lure box shows the printed images clearly, and shows the patent date of October 31, [], Shakespeare Nu Crip Minnow The Shakespeare Nu Crip Minnow lure was first introduced around 1934. The lure having 2 segments with 2 treble hooks one attached to each side. Care/Cleaning Tips: Suggestions on how to clean and care for your fishing tackle collectibles, gleaned from both personal experience as well as that of other collectors! Only a few complete and original Detroit Minnow Bait Cage packages are known to exist. This model 972 made by the Shakespeare Bait Company, of Kalamazoo, Michigan measures 5 in length. A thin strip will usually outperform a chunk, since it doesn't restrict the natural swimming action of the lure. $41.00. Usually This display is one of the rarest and most expensive fishing items to Old Fishing Lures and Tackle by Carl F. Luckey & Edited by Tim Watts " 1 0 obj If you will notice this salt water lure feature small [], Shakespeare Fisher Bait Lure The Shakespeare Fisher Bait Lure was first introduced in 1940. The fringe pieces that say have no reel (bad Pun) place on any shelf but can add depth and novelty to your antique lure or reel [], Shakespeare Rhodes Torpedo Lure This Shakespeare Rhodes Torpedo Lure was first introduced in 1934. Only three known examples of this lure exist today making this quite the rare treat for a collector of unique and desirable early American baits. The reel dates to the mid 1920s, has whats referred to as a narrow free [], Shakespeare Mermaid Lure The Shakespeare Mermaid Lure was first introduced around 1915. Books/References: A list of references which you as a collector should consider adding to your library to aid you in this hobby! The Shakespeare Bait Company From Kalamazoo, Michigan assigned it, Model series number 6638. Copyright 2020 by My Bait Shop, LLC - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. This is the goldfish coloration, but it came in other colors as well and each version must be evaluated individually in terms of value. pricing guide. The lure has two belly hooks one off center and [], Shakespeare Hydroplane Jr Lure The Shakespeare Hydroplane Jr Lure was a short lived lure by most standards, only haven been offered for roughly 5 years. Buy/Sell/Trade Menu There are a few different ways that you can identify lures online. 06 of 06 Macatawa Bait Co. They assigned it a model series number 6540. A copy of the lure catalog ad by the Shakespeare Bait Company from Kalamazoo Michigan is shown below. It is extremely rare and in beautiful Natural Scale finish and probably is the nicest known example of the very few of its known kind. Though this site provides a lot of information on this lure, I've co-authored the book "The Heddon River Runt Identification & Collector's Guide" on all of Heddon's River Runt lures, both wood and plastic, including color charts, value listings, histories of every model and other information that is not presented on this web site. these lures is unknown! This wooden glass eyed [], Shakespeare Worden Bucktail Revolution This item the Shakespeare Worden Bucktail Revolution lure is part of one of the sets of metal lures that are iconic foundation Shakespeare lures. It features 3 standard size treble hooks, the rear of which is [], Rhodes Perfect Casting Minnow The Rhodes Perfect Casting Minnow is certainly a beauty to behold. stream and where they can be purchased. Shakespeare Lures and the Shakespeare lure company got its start in the 1890s. See all of our vintage Heddon lures for sale here. Welch and Graves Changeable Fish Bait 7. Made in a green anodized aluminum frame [], Shakespeare 1756 Surf Tournament Model 32 The beuty of a reel is a Shakespeare 1756 Surf Tournament Model 32. In spite of being somewhat rough and worn, this example sold for $125 (not including buyer's premium) during a Morphy Auctions live webcast sale in November 2015. We appreciate the use of their images and their help in the hobby in general. It sold for $100 (not including buyer's premium) in a Morphy Auctions live webcast event in November 2015. A comparison of the pre-1910 and post-1910 hardware. This Kalamazoo Michigan lure is 4 in length and features a curved or slanted face. Heddon made this style of lure in different models and several different colors. Well, maybe if you are real lucky you might just have one of these gems below sitting in that dusty old tackle box. Experienced lure collectors know the importance of family and company. <> I will consider trades but only for things I'm looking for which are listed at the end of the Sales web page. 25 Most Valuable Antique Fishing Lures Ever Sold in History 1. endobj This lure kinda stays within the same theme we see Shakespeare go with in [], Shakespeare Darting Shrimp Lure The Shakespeare Darting Shrimp Lure is a series 6535. This book covers over fifty years of This antique spinning lure came with a front fluted spinner attached to the shaft of the rig. Here's a detail description of each subject area displayed on that menu: River Runt Spooks Menu I have recently uncovered an article talking about it from Recreation 1916, so I guess we [], Shakespeare Barnacle Bill Lure The Shakespeare Barnacle Bill Lure is a really cool lure. The ad illustrates the Shakespeare Revolution, The Shakespeare Wooden Minnow and the Rhodes Mechanical Swimming Frog. Shakespeare advertises the different minnow quality variations in the 1907 catalog. This antique fishing lure measures 4 1/8 in length. This antique fishing lure is wooden, only ever came with painted pressed eyes and measures in at 3 5/8 inches in length. This one sold at action in 2006 for just over $7,000. Lure Lure Contents Menu This antique wooden lure was first introduced by the Shakespeare Bait Company of Kalamazoo around 1925. River Runt Book Updates: This web page provides some updates to the book that just didn't make it into publication! << Click As you can see in the photo it is a beautiful example of the type of work that went on in Garrett, Indiana. Check out the photo below to see what this rare specimen looks like. Of great importance is the complete paperwork that comes with this bait which helps date and confirm the significance of this find. Harbin Sr. *** Excellent book for advanced The antique lure is Shakespeare of Kalamazoo Michigan lure model series number 6567. Email me at: ron@luresnreels.com or Call or Text me at: 407-496-7940. VINTAGE FISHING LURE HEDDON, SOUTH BEND, SHAKESPEARE, PAW PAW, PFLUEGER. The effectiveness of such lures is improved by the addition of a long thin strip of squid to the hook of the lure. last book. See all of our vintageShakespeare lures here. Shakespeare Swimming Mouse Bass Fishing Lure Wood Glass Eye Tail Vintage. Free shipping for many products! 14 0 obj Shakespeare of Kalamazoo Michigan only made this fishing lure for less than a half a dozen years and it was gone in the [], Early Shakespeare Antique Lure & Reel Rod Catalogs Here is a great little glimpse back in time to the earliest Shakespeare Lure, Rod & Reel catalogs. Patented January 30, 1883 by H. Comstock. Shakespeare Antique Fishing Lure Collection Index. Circa 1903, this is the earlier model. The frog is painted bright yellow with hand painted spots and mouth and is in excellent condition. Revolutions with boxes, Shakespeare minnows: wood box 33, saltwater, 00's, and Very similar to fellow lure make giant Pfluegers Competitor Minnows. The lure was Shakespeare Bait Company of Kalamazoo series numbers 582 and 583. Shakespeare rare early intro boxes and c. 1902 to 1910 lures, A History of the This lure sold for approximately $19,000 in 2006. the nostalgia of the times, be able to observe the evolution of Heddon's This lure is in very good condition and in a stunning color. Both the bait and box are in nice condition. Silver Creek Floating Pikaroon 5. 20 Vintage Heddon Fishing Lures Worth A Fortune: Our follow up article to this one. This antique fishing lure was comprised of a molded rubber composite. 18h 18m 43s. This antique fishing lure is wooden, only ever came with painted pressed eyes and measures in at 3 5/8 inches in length. $4.99 + $5.99 shipping. xYF}W44L\(e"cemhgOUwM g6A2RYSj"JM"_ALv*Uwu_,ote|~[D~\JLm2_v50V The 1853 copper Giant Haskell Minnow is likely the most expensive production lure ever sold. 15.00. Early Shakespeare Each one must be evaluated individually when determining value since some Punkinseeds sell for $25 and others are worth several hundred dollars depending on how they are decorated. It contains copies of Heddon catalogs dating This small wooden antique fly lure [], Shakespeare 7-11 Plopper Lure This Shakespeare 7-11 Plopper antique fishing lure has always been one of my favorite Shakespeare antique lures of its period. This antique fishing lure was a multi segmented wooden fishing lure that measured 4 1/4 in length. VINTAGE BAGLEY KILLER-B FISHING LURE NO RESERVE. HEDDON, SHAKESPEARE, PFLUEGER, PAW PAW at the best online prices at eBay! $3.69 + $5.99 shipping. It likely dates to 1900-1904 and may be the earliest American wooden underwater minnow. A special thanks to our friends at Lang's Auction. Here's another early lure and box combination that is extremely rare. The reel is a narrow spool holds 50 yards of 12 1/2lb test. lures. A truly magnificent combination here. Contributions: If you have information you'd like to submit to Lure Lore, check out the instructions on this page! VINTAGE FISHING LURE! 20 Vintage Heddon Fishing Lures Worth A Fortune: 20 Vintage Creek Chub Fishing Lures Worth A Fortune. Shakespeare Co. by Eric Jeska, Shakespeare lures : examples of various underwater minnows, Check your tackle boxes for this one and you would truly hit the jackpot if you found one. Floater, red and silver, Click here for an Have Antique Fishing Lures Reels or other tackle collectibles to Sell or Consign, Please Contact Me, Shakespeare Antique Lure Revolution HH Kiffe 1903 In this Great Shakespeare Antique Lure Revolution HH Kiffe 1903 we see the Advertisement for not only the Worden Bucktail, but the Revolution. This wooden antique lure was produced in two different models a 3, 3 Hook and a 4 5 Hook minnow. lures come with distinctive props. The antique fishing lure is Circa late 1930s to 1940 for a time frame. Free shipping for many products! This one is no exception. lures and marketing, and utilize the color chart and lure listings Somevery rare examplescan be worth more than $20,000. Being able to uncover historys shroud as it pertains to Antique Fishing lures and their makers is great. The wooden, pressed eye lure was first introduced in the 1930s by the Shakespeare Bait Company of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Collecting Fishing Lures: An Introduction to a Wonderful Hobby. I actually watched this auction take place live, well online via webcam live. it is the inexperienced or beginner collector that has not realized the The Sure lure was introduced in 1902. 13 0 obj simple as clicking on the Amazon Icon. Free shipping for many products! This wooden minnow was another in Shakespeares attempts to create a Salt Water bait [], Shakespeare Kazoo Minnow Lure The Shakespeare Kazoo Minnow Lure was introduced around the mid 00s. Location: Madison, United States. A very popular lure right now with collectors is the Immell Bait Company Floating Musky Chippewa Minnow (Blair, Wisconsin). This lure was available in 1902 and was advertised in the early Shakespeare of Kalamazoo catalogs such as The Art of Bait Casting, How to Catch Bass, and Finer Points [], Shakespeare Jim Dandy Spoonbill Wobbler Lure The Shakespeare Jim Dandy Spoonbill Wobbler Lure was introduced around 1930. However, the lures in [], Shakespeare Kazoo Minnow Lure Ad Heres is Shakespeare Kazoo Minnow Lure Ad from 1907. This wooden fishing lure measures 3 3/4 inches in length. When bidding ended in 2003 at a whopping $101,200, this lure became . Patented February 25, 1908 by Jacob Hansen and Adolph Arntz of Muskegon, Michigan this lure features several sections in the tail end of the minnow to give it a moving, life-like swimming appearance as it was retrieved through the water. Heddon Dowagiac Casting Bait with Picture Box: Another early Heddon makes the list. Read on and see what these 25 lures have sold for in the past and then maybe it's time to go looking for Grandpa's tackle box. or call 1-888-457-2873, Antique vs Shakespeare gem clip minnows, Shakespeare early Shakespeare founded his company in 1897his patented level-wind reel would be the company . You can tell by the rounded aft section and the Mickey Mouse [], Shakespeare Pop I Lure The Shakespeare Pop I lure was a series model number 6574, and created by the Shakespeare Bait Company of Kalamazoo, Michigan. It features 3 standard size treble hooks, the rear of which is held on by Shakespeares Ball [], Rhodes Perfect Casting Minnow The Rhodes Perfect Casting Minnow is certainly a beauty to behold. This wooden lure tried to meld the body of a underwater minnow with that of [], Shakespeare Midget Oregon Fly Lure The Shakespeare Midget Oregon Fly lure was first introduced in the 1934 Shakespeare. that I'm looking for! my website. [], Shakespeare Tantalizer Jr Lure The Shakespeare Tantalizer Jr Lure was first introduced in 1940. VINTAGE SHAKESPEARE THE PLOPPER FISHING LURE REPAINT NO RESERVE. Pamela has over 30 years of experience and has been writing for 20 years. Harry Matthews. Classic Fishing Lures Identification and Price Guide by OF ALL EARLY FISHING LURES IN THIS COLLECTION. . Edition" The "lure bible" is back and better than ever! Hardy's Silvered Minnow Box 4. The antique lure was a series 709, and was thought first appeared in 1920. Well its true, there is a tie in between Americas Favorite Past Times, Baseball and Fishing. There are only a few Musky sized Charmers known to still exist today and this is the only one known with a striped tail making this one of utmost importance. This wooden fishing lure measures 3 3/4 inches in length. In spite of being somewhat rough and worn, this example sold for $125 (not including buyer's premium) during a Morphy Auctions live webcast sale in November 2015. South Bend Bait Company Location: 1108 S. High St., South Bend The South Bend Bait Company grew out of a small company founded by Frank G. Worden, who manufactured bucktail fly lures in his home. endobj The lure was made in 1916 by W.H. 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