A few weeks ago, I met Vinson Bowers at The Mill Pond in Whiteville. The objective was fishing from a wooden boat in waters where he spent much of his childhood. Bowers' father, Lawrence Bowers, built ...

Colorful fishing lures seem to be baiting the hooks of collectors. The bright eyes and colors add to the appeal, as does the sentimental value that many collectors can connect to their pastime of ...

Fishing lures aren’t just tackle box staples — they can be prized collectibles that command impressive prizes. But before you fall hook, line, and sinker, it’s important to know what makes a lure ...

Lures were created to catch fishermen, not fish. That little piece of lure-collecting wisdom comes to you from Jesse W. Jones, who speaks from experience. He's been hooked on the hobby for about 15 ...

Buying, selling and bartering for old fishing tackle has been a hobby of thousands of anglers for many generations. And while it's possible to luck in to a fortune in old lures, reels or rods at an ...

In the 20 years since brothers Bob and Jack Kester launched their annual hunting and fishing memorabilia show, they’ve seen interest in the collector market increase. It hasn’t slowed down. This year, ...

I have a fishing-tackle box with lures from the 1930s and '40s. Whom should I contact about the value and possible sale of these items? The best place to assess the value of old lures would be a local ...

If you’re into fishing or just love the charm of vintage gear, you might be surprised to hear that some of these tools have soared in value (as in hundreds or even thousands of dollars). From antique ...