While lure collecting has gained world wide attention and brought undeniable pleasure to its many converts, it has also ushered in a degree of confusion. It is undeniable that the tackle collecting hobby is difficult to learn and it for this reason the two of the foremost experts, Dudley Murphy and Rick Edmisten, put together these information packed volumes.
Book one of this two-volume is a history, and an identification and value guide of fishing lure collectibles from 1940 until the mid 1980s, including lures, reels, rods, decoys, and miscellaneous items. This book was the first to give plastics more complete coverage and to detail the impact of spinning on fishing lure collectibles. Featuring manufacturers such as Heddon, Creek Chub, South Bend Sleepers, Luhr Jensen & Sons, Shakespeare Sleepers, Paw Paw Bait Company, Pflueger, and Weber Tackle Company.
Volume two is the first book to place thorough emphasis on spinning lures, contemporary collectibles, and miscellaneous lure companies, covered only vaguely in other volumes. Highlighted are the 'big six' companies: Creek Chub Bait Co., Heddon, Paw Paw, Plfueger, Shakespeare, and South Bend. Almost 1,700 detailed color photos of more than 3,600 lures supplement the chapters devoted to the big six companies, miscellaneous companies, spinning lures, folk art, and the rapidly growing area of contemporary collectibles. Over 800 pages packed with photos and information, these two volumes are a delight to both the avid collector and the casual reader. They'll be used over and over, again and again.
Price: $38.50
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