Trenton Mad Mouse Lure The Trenton Mad Mouse Lure was first introduced in 1947. The Trenton Manufacturing Company was located in Covington Kentucky. The antique fishing lure used the eyes not only to adorn the lure. They were painted screws which secured the lire top the body. The mouse lure was roughly 2″ in length […]
Category Archives: Miscellaneous Lure Makers
Rinehart Jinx Lure Model 200 The Rinehart Jinx Lure Model 200 series lure is the Bass Size offering. Fred Rinehart of Newark Ohio, began producing this middle size version around 1940, three years after he (technically) started his business. The Bass size Jinx would be produced for over two decades, or 22 years to be […]
Wright & McGill Bass O Gram Antique Fishing Lure The Wright McGill Bass O Gram Lure in first introduced around 1929. The Bass-O-Gram antique lure was made by The Wright and McGill Company out of Denver Colorado. The lure was available in a 2-3 different sizes. The Bass O Gram was made from the traditional molded rubber composition that most […]
Outing Bassy Getum Lure The Outing Bassy Getum lure is Circa 1926. The antique lure is a hollow, painted brass lure. As you can guess the paint doesn’t like to stick to these after they were used a few times. The fishing lure was made by the Outing Manufacturing company from Elkhart Indiana. Outing made […]
Fred Arbogast Tin Liz Sunfish Lure The Fred Arbogast Tin Liz Sunfish Lure has always been a collector favorite. Long before the Jitterbug and its top water treachery would take the fishing world by storm this unique and simplistic lure was born. Fred Arbogast from Akron, Ohio is synonymous with fishing on so many levels. […]
Hobbs Supply Bon Net Lure The Hobbs Supply Bon Net Lure was a 6 fishing hook Minnow. This wooden glass eyed bait was Circa 1952 and measured in at 3 5/8″ in length. The antique fishing lure had 6 hooks and used what collectors term as surface hardware. The Bon Net underwater minnow was made […]
Decker Lure Box Chronology by Tim Clancy Today we are all fortunate to have a guest author here on the blog, Tim Clancy. Here, he illuminates one of his passions: Ans. B. Decker history. Ans. B. Decker and his father and three brothers were all well known fishing guides on Lake Hopatcong, a huge resort […]
Live Action Frog Lure The Live Action Frog Lure shown in the box below is quite a fishing lure contraption. The fishing lure was first made in 1960 by the Action Frog Corporation out of Long Beach, California. This antique frog lure is 5 1/5″ inches in length overall. This crazy frog lure has a […]
Paul Bunyan Electro Lure The Paul Bunyan Electro Lure was First made in 1938. The Paul Bunyan Antique lure company was out of Minneapolis St Paul Minnesota and was a series model number 1000. The lure was not made at first by the Paul Bunyan, however like many other lures the patents were acquired. The […]
Weezel Sparrow Antique Lure The Weezel Sparrow Antique Lure was first introduced around 1946. This lure was made in Cincinnati, Ohio manufactured by the Weezel Bait Company. This wooden lure is touted to have been covered in real Mallard Duck Feathers. This ingenious idea was based on the predator and prey theory of some of […]
Orchard Industries Slippery Slim Lure The Orchard Industries Slippery Slim Lure is another lure in the trio produced by the company. Based in Detroit Michigan, on Morgan Drive, this famous antique lure maker was probably more noted for it’s “Action Rod”. The company founded in the late 1940s by co-owners Lewis Adam and A. Johnson. […]
Millsite Muskie Daily Double Lure This antique fishing lure is a Millsite Muskie Daily Double Lure. This classic vintage fishing lure measures 4 1/16″ in length, and weighs in as just about 3/4 oz. The lure was invented by Jack Withey & Jack Hall, and given a model series number 700. First introduced in 1941 […]
Biff GoDevil Antique Lure The Biff GoDevil Antique Lure is a single section self proclaimed Weedless, Surface and a piece of Light Tackle. The Go-Devil was patented in December 22, 1925 and is shown in one of the 2 available colors, the other being a molted green. The antique fishing lure was only a 1″ […]
Antique Lures, Collectible Fishing Empherma (Books, Catalogs, Photos, Etc), Miscellaneous Lure Makers
Clark Water Scout Lure Chart
Clark Water Scout Lure Chart This Clark Water Scout Lure Chart gives us a birds eye view into the lures features, functions and color palates. I wish there was a date on these dealer sheets but I would assume based on the other paperwork that is with them that we are in the 1950’s. For excelled […]
Bender & Flynn Darter Antique Lure This Bender & Flynn Darter Antique Lure was created in and around 1945. This creation made by Albert Bender & E.C. Flynn of Pinellas Park, Florida. Albert Bender a Wood Worker, E.C. Flynn and artist combined talents the year that ended the great war and together created and produced […]
Ed Wood Sunspot Spoon Lure The Ed Wood Sunspot Spoon Lure is a rather tough one to come by. Sometimes value and scarcity don’t line up equally on the same line and this Sun Spot Spoon is a great example. This is the predecessor to the later version, the South Bend Sun Spot Spoon. This […]
Schnell Fish Getter Lure The Schnell Fish Getter Lure was first introduced around 1926. The lure was made by its namesake August F Schnell of Kankakee, Illinois. The lure a solid metal spinner with a rotating front half spinner or propeller very very similar to the Al Foss Jazz and Shimmy Wiggler series of lures. […]
Kinney Bird Lure & Old Hickory Rod Maker The Kinney Bird Lure & Old Hickory Rod Maker combine themselves to create one of the most desirable and elusive lures sought out by antique lure collectors. Shrouded in mystery is the complete story, we can only glean bits and pieces or crumbs to put together a […]
Wilson Fluted Wobbler Antique Lure The Wilson Fluted Wobbler Antique Lure was first introduced in the mid teens. The lure was also shown on the front of the accompanying antique lure box. The Lure made by Wilson, the Hastings Sporting Goods Company, of Hastings, Michigan. The lure itself is wooden in composition, with multiple flutes […]
Millsite Rattle Bug Vintage Lure Below you will see many variants of the Millsite Rattle Bug Vintage Lure is actually a Millsite Steel & Wire Works Transition Rattlebug. The antique lure is a model #912R, Sinker. This transition model measuring 1 7/8″ and weighing in at 5/8oz was made in 1940-1942 at the Howell, Michigan […]
Worth Flutter Fin Lure This version of the Worth Flutter Fin Lure is Circa 1962. The Worth Fishing Tackle Company was located out of Stevens Point Wisconsin. The Flutter Fin nicknamed by many “The Mustache Lure” was an invention made by Delbert Patterson of the Nova Tackle Company. The lure was sold around 1961 to […]
Kimmich Mouse Antique Lure The Kimmich Mouse Antique Lure was first introduced in 1929. This antique fishing lure invented by Harry Kimmich of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. Harry (John) Kimmich was not a lure inventor full-time. He owned a tire shop downtown, the “Kimmich Tire Shop.” We see this with a lot of miscellaneous lure makers, […]
Johnson Auto Striker Vintage Fishing Lure The Johnson Auto Striker Vintage Fishing Lure is a highly sought after miscellaneous lure. Made by Carl A Johnson, this classic antique fishing lure was patented in October of 1935, Patent number 2017903. This wooden fishing lure was made at the offices located at 5900 South Halstead Street, Chicago, […]
Pepper Roman Spider Antique Fishing Lure The Pepper Roman Spider Antique Fishing Lure is a truly timeless lure. This great classic antique fishing lure dates back over 100 years and comes to us from a small central New York Town, Rome, NY. Pepper was an innovator, and inventor and a key cog in the wheel […]
Keller Gets Em Lure The Keller Gets Em Lure was first introduced in 1916. Made in Rochester, Indiana this antique fishing lure is just cresting the century old mark. This colorful wooden, antique fishing lure measures in at 3 1/4″ in length. This vintage minnow came in a painted eye and no eye version. The […]
Kurz Buck Skin Lure The Kurz Buck Skin Lure is over 100 years old. Given that it is a piece of folded rawhide it looks pretty darn good for being over the century mark. The Kurz Bros. Co. were based in Chicago, Illinois @1369-89 North Branch Street.and during a time in the mid teens where […]
Millsite Steel & Wire Works Jointed 99R The Millsite Steel & Wire Works Jointed 99R Vintage Fishing Lure is an exceptional piece. This antique lure is a model #402, Sinker. This introductory model measuring 3 3/4″ and weighing in at 3/4 oz was made in 1939 and is made of early tenite plastic at the […]
Cool Ripple Casting Frog Fishing Lure This Cool Ripple Casting Frog Fishing Lure is a really neat early fly eater. This specific lure is the Intro Model, and is Circa 1946 a very Tough Version to come by. The Cool Ripple will also become known as the little beast. Made by the Associated Specialties Corporation, […]
Snook Minnow Lure The Snook Minnow Lure is a creation of Bob Ousley. Bob, a technician for Sears whose job eventually would transplant him from Tennessee to Florida had many hobbies. A man whose who careers and hobbies intersected and involved the use of his hands. To be handy in trades and his endeavors from […]
Pepper Roamer Antique Lure The Pepper Roamer Antique Lure was patented in 1908. Joseph E Pepper of Rome, New York the inventor of this bug type lure. Whether from 235 1/2 South James Street, or 217 Lynch Street in Rome New York Pepper would rival in production the variety of lures to that of any […]
JC Griner Orlando Shiner Lure The JC Griner Orlando Shiner Lure is beset upon the old saying that imitation is the nearest and dearest form of flattery. John Chandler Griner is one of those artists. Being a fisherman at heart and having a need is how many of the lure makers both old and new […]
Lucid Lure Antique Plastic Minnow Tube The Lucid Lure Antique Plastic Minnow Tube was first introduced in the early 1940’s. This plastic or acrylic fishing appliance falls under the minnow tube category. For a half a century people tried to entomb their fry, minnows and fingerlings. The lucid Lure attempted to do this in the […]
Millsite Baby 99R Antique Fishing Lure This Millsite Baby 99R Antique Fishing Lure is shown in it’s Original Box with scarce Catalog & Paperwork Insert. In 1941, the Millsite Steel & Wire Works introduced its first lure box with a plastic top. This is an excellent example of one of the first runs that came […]
Manucraft Company Chrome Turbulure Lure This is a neat Vintage Manucraft Company Chrome Turbulure Lure. The lure dates to the early 1940’s from Evergreen Park Illinois. The scarce lure comes with its ,equally if not more scarce correct 2Pc Cardboard Box. As with many fishing lures the fisherman is able to control the depth by […]
Carters Dunks Dunk It Lure The Carters Dunks Dunk It Lure was first introduced around 1931-1933. This Indianapolis Indiana, and Dayton Ohio Produced lure like many other makers was the culmination and consolidation of multiple lure companies coming together. Milt Dunkelberger owned American Display and it is believed he bought the patents to The Carters […]
Dozey Boy Vintage Lure The Dozey Boy Vintage Lure is considered a mechanical or a spring loaded type lure. The lure dates to the 1950-60’s time frame. Made by the Accepted Lure Company and Hasand Inc. out of 6055 Wichita Ave, Cleveland, Ohio. This non-descriptive plastic fishing lure measures in right around 3″ in length. […]
Gentleman Jim Lure with Pflueger Archives Bait The Gentleman Jim Lure Was first seen around 1947. The lure was made of a plastic called tenite. The lure in almost a large salamander shape was 3 7/8″ in length. The Gentle Man Jim was made by C.W. Waddle Company out of Chicago Illinois. The lure featured […]
Abbey Imbrie Lincoln Bait Casting Reel This Abbey Imbrie Lincoln Bait Casting Reel is for a 100 year old and dates to the mid teens. Labeled the “Lincoln” this great example is made by the Montague Reel Company for Abbey & Imbrie. As you may or may not know Abbey and Imbrie didnt make products, […]
The Jointed River Minnow Book Publishing Details This Limited Edition Hardcover w/Dust Jacket is limited to just 50 Signed & Numbered Copies. NOTE: Buyers of this book will be allowed to purchase future Limited Editions in the History of Illinois Fishing Tackle series before they become available to the general public. To Purchase this book […]
Antique Lures, Collectible Fishing Empherma (Books, Catalogs, Photos, Etc), Miscellaneous Lure Makers
Al Foss The Life & Fishing Lures of the Pork Rind King
Al Foss The Life & Fishing Lures of the Pork Rind King Book Details: 6″ x 9″ Softcover • 312 Total Pages • Black and White Images To Purchase this Book Please visit our Sister site Whitefishpress: Al Foss The Life & Fishing Lures of the Pork Rind King DESCRIPTION Al Foss was an iconic name […]
Jamison Winged Mascot Antique Fishing Lure The Jamison Winged Mascot Antique Fishing Lure In Rare Deluxe Scale Finish shown below is quite a treat. The Winged Mascot lure began being made by the W.J. Jamison Company, of Chicago Illinois, in 1915. The deep and rich history of the Jamison lure company begins in 1904 with Smiling […]
Antique Lures, Collectible Fishing Empherma (Books, Catalogs, Photos, Etc), Miscellaneous Lure Makers
Millsite Fishing Tackle Book
Millsite Fishing Tackle Book Details Softcover, 160 pages, 8.5″ x 11″, Full Color throughout ABOUT THE BOOK To Purchase this Books Visit our Sister Site Whitefishpress: Millsite Fishing Tackle Book This book is a comprehensive and well written history of the Millsite Steel & Wire Works and the Millsite Tackle Company, both fishing tackle makers […]
Millsite Opaque Minnow Lure Special Order Yellow Scale Silver Body Red Rib This is a Special Order Millsite Opaque Minnow Lure. This indestructible painted eye floating vintage minnow lure is measuring in at 3″ and weighing in at smooth 3/5oz. The antique fishing lure was produced in the Opaque version from 1953-62, by the Millsite […]
Dickens Weedless Wonder Lure The Dickens Weedless Wonder lure first emerged roughly around 1920. The Dickens Bait Company was located in Ft. Wayne Indiana. The lure came in its own labeled “Weedless Wonder” patent applied for two piece cardboard box as shown, marked 63 on the ends. The box described itself as being “A surface bait […]
Shur Strike Crab Lure This Shur Strike Crab Lure was first introduced around 1938. This Shur Strike minnow was made by the Creek Chub Bait Company of Garrett Indiana and given a series model, CR. This wooden, antique minnow measures 2 3/4″ in length, and can be found in both Glass & Tack eyes. The […]
Bite-Em Bate Bite-Em Bait Lure Its hard to find a antique lure more identifiable than the Bite-Em Bate Bite-Em Bait Lure. Having two locations then fits with the two names you will find associated with Bite-Em Lures. The lures can be found with both spellings of the word Bate & Bate. The first location for […]
Bite Em Wiggler Minnow Lure The Bite Em Wiggler Minnow Lure a model series 101, was another offering made by the Bite Em Bait Company of Warsaw Indiana later moving to Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Having produced antique lures from the late teens, 1917 time frame they produced around 8-10 offerings. Simplicity seemed to be at […]
Chippewa Minnow Lure The Chippewa Minnow Lure was two parts of a lure first patented in 1910. The second part of this antique fishing lure was patented in 1911. Both Patents shown below in the antique fishing lure patent galleries. The Immell Bait Bait Company, of Blair Wisconsin was the creation of Omer Immell born […]
Rinehart Musky Buzer Lure The Rinehart Musky Buzer Lure was a creation of the Fred Rhinehart Tackle Company out of Ohio. The Musky Buzzer lure was first introduced in 1948 and made through 1962. At 5″ the Musky Surface buzzer antique lure was the largest of the molded plastic (Tenite) lures offered by the Fred […]
Big Fish that got us at Sombrero Light Key Big Fish that got us at Sombrero Light Key; Bill DeWitt was a major figure in the fishing tackle trade from the 1930s through the 1950s. As owner of the Shoe Form Company in Auburn, New York, he opened Bill DeWitt Baits as a division of […]