| Fishing has been practiced since before Biblical times. | | | | fishing lures are too expensive to really be used for |
| The equipment (nets, bait and lures) are about the | | | | fishing. |
| only things that have changed - and change they | | | | The real answer is #6. Collecting vintage fishing lures |
| have. | | | | is an interesting and fun hobby. |
| There's a growing interest in vintage fishing lures, but | | | | But it can be an expensive hobby if you don't know |
| why? | | | | where to find the real bargains. Buying from other |
| | | | collectors is not where you find the bargains. |
| 1. Is this because vintage fishing lures catch fish | | | | Where do you find the bargain vintage fishing lures? |
| better than the lures of today? | | | | You can find a few in your local trader type papers, |
| 2. Is it because vintage lures are good investments? | | | | garage sales, estate sales or on Craigslist. |
| 3. Is it because they are prettier? | | | | To find real bargains and to be able to choose from |
| 4. Are the older lures more interesting? | | | | hundreds of lures, the best place to search is eBay. |
| 5. Is it because vintage fishing lures are more | | | | Regardless of whether you're new to the hobby or |
| durable? | | | | whether you already have a large collection, you can |
| 6. Is it just an interesting and fun hobby for | | | | always find rare, unique bargains on eBay. |
| collectors? | | | | Bottom line: If you want to know which fishing lure is |
| 7. Or is there some other factor? You might say the | | | | better, it depends on what you want to do. If you |
| increased interest in antique lures is related to all | | | | want to catch fish, go with the new lures of today. |
| seven of the above reasons -- with one exception | | | | But if you want to make a good investment and |
| and that's #1. | | | | enjoy a great hobby, the combination of the down |
| The amazing features of the new high-tech, | | | | economy and the growing interest in the hobby |
| computer-designed, fishing lures do catch fish. There's | | | | make this the best time in history to pick up vintage |
| no argument about that, but do they catch fish | | | | lures at bargain prices. You owe it to yourself to at |
| better than the older lures? Fishermen will argue | | | | least, take a look at eBay and see what's available. |
| about that forever, so maybe the increased interest | | | | The extremely low prices will amaze you. |
| is not due much to #1. After all, most of the vintage | | | | |