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I can answer questions about collecting antique fishing lures, reels, and other items. www.folkartfishinglures.com

Experience in the area

I have been collecting for 20 years.

Organizations

NFLCC (National Fishing Lures Collectors club)

Publications

NFLCC Gazette

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Member NFLCC

What do you like about this subject?

incredible variety of companies to research and collect.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

A large number of US Patents have been issued for fishing tackle designs and improvements.


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Recent Answers from Robert Vermillion

2012-02-07 hurd super caster:

Richard,    They came in a variety of lengths, however, I havent seen a catalog of lengths.     The value of the reel will range from $125 to $225 depending on condition, if you have the original bag and

2012-02-05 hurd combo fishing rod reel:

Jim,    these are selling for $125 to $225 range.     They were made by the Hurd and Lock Company out of Michigan in the late 40s. Yours is the Super Caster model with the walnut grip, the Caster model

2012-01-22 old bamboo rod:

Russell,    My best guess is Allcocks out of Redditch England.      I would recommend this website on fishing rods    http://classicflyrodforum.com/forum/    they have an appraisal section, but first take

2012-01-20 Great Lakes Imperial 1 pc. Rod & Reel:

Ed    Great Lakes Products introduced their whirl-a-way rod/reel combination in 1953. The is the early model has a handle that slides to the back to cast, later they made the handle fixed on the side of

2012-01-18 old fly rod:

Ed,    Sorry for the delay, just got back in town (forgot to change my ask an expert status)    There is a lot of confusion on this company....but from what i understand Barney and Berry was a Winchester

 

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