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Why do people have a fascination over antique fishing lures that they want to collect them? Well, there's nothing greater than the adrenaline rush one feels when casting a lure into the water except of course catching a fish with it.
For some collectors there is an emotional connection to their past when growing up with whom they associated with fishing.
You will know that you have advanced into this hobby of collecting antique fishing lures when you feel fulfilled and satisfied that you bought and went home with one very good and expensive lure than with many but cheap lures. This usually happens as all collecting fields mature.
The box a lure came in, is also collectible.
Make sure there are no repaints on the fishing lures for it will devalue the item. Touched up is a big no- no. It should be advisable to buy the best condition fishing lures you can, should you decide to sell or trade them down the road.
To avoid costly mistakes and appreciate your passion for collecting antique fishing lures, it's wise to read good reference books and magazine reviews about the hobby.
Attend tackle/lure shows and get to interact with fellow collectors. What you can glean from this interaction is first hand information about what quality antique fishing lures collection composed of.
