Reference Books
| It is important to note that in order to accurately identify and/or evaluate any one item (rod, reel, lure, etc.) one should seek consensus between several pieces of reference material. |
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DESCRIPTION
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The Art of the Creel
$49.95
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by: Hugh Chatham and
Dan McClain |
A photographic perspective on more than 200 different creels which includes pertinent information about the history the makers, their materials and artistic appeal of most of the creels. (No values given) |
Modern Fishing Lure Collectibles
by: Russell E. Lewis |
Modern Fishing Lure Collectibles is a history, identification, and value guide of fishing lure collectibles from 1940 until the mid-1980s, including lures, reels, rods, decoys, and miscellaneous items. Unlike other fishing collectibles books on the market, this book is the first to give plastics more complete coverage and to detail the impact of spinning on fishing lure collectibles. (For additional information, click "To Order" .)
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The Heddon Legacy - A Century of Classic Lures
by: Bill Roberts and
Rob Pavey |
James Heddon and his early lures grew into a fishing tackle empire unrivaled in American history. The products made by Heddon, from the primitive Underwater Experts to the plastic Spook lures a half-century later, have always been the most collectible fishing items ever made. This long-awaited book is dedicated to the Heddon legacy, covering a century of these valuable fishing lures. |
Identification and Value Guide to
South Bend Fishing Lures
by: Terry Wong |
With over 500 color photographs you can identify the lures and colors made by this popular manufacturer, including fly rod, metals, Best-O-Luck, lures boxes much more. Includes 80 pages of detail charts indentifying common, tough and rare colors for the the most popular lures and their values. |
Antique & Collectible Fishing Rods
Identification and Value Guide
by: D. B. Homel |
This is an authoritative indentification and value guide to wood, split-bamboo, steel and fiberglass rods. Classic fly rods, bait casting rods, spinning and ocean rods are displayed in numberous detailed photographs with informative captions. History of fishing rod materials and construction - Important design patents granted from 1875 - 1950 - Rod evaluation tips and analysis of rod defects - Close-up photography of distinctive components - Comprehensive value guide - 3 condition levels. |
Fishing Tackle Antiques and Collectibles
by: Karl T. White |
Used to identify and evaluate lures, reels, rods and other misc. fishing tackle
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Old Fishing Lures and Tackle
Carl F. Luckey |
Used to identify and evaluate lures, reels, rods and other misc. fishing tackle
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The Wright Price Guide
by: Ben Wright |
History, evolution, listings and descriptions of the open face spinning reel |
Fishing Tackle of Yesterday
by: Jamie Maxtone Graham |
Used to identify reels, rods and other misc. fishing tackle
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Collector's Guide to Antique Fishing Lure Colors
by: Terry Wong |
Used to identify lures |
Fishing Lure Collectibles
by: Dudley Murphy,
Rick Edmisten |
An Identification and Value Guide to the Most Collectible Antique Fishing Lure |
