I think it’s fair to say that the average angler gravitates toward the latest and greatest developments in tackle. Don’t get me wrong, I do too. I’m always eager to try a new lure on my home waters, ...

Similar to oil painting, the age of the work, the artist’s name and reputation are all factors. Antique lure collecting boils down to three things: Nostalgia, craftsmanship and money. Finding that ...

For 35 years, H.G. “Tap” Tapply was a mainstay in the pages of Field & Stream, writing the hugely popular “Tap’s Tips” column. Each month, he served up a batch of clear, concise tips, publishing 2,500 ...

Cast off: Victor Bonutto has had a fixation with vintage tackle since he was a child As a boy, Victor Bonutto would press his face to the plate-glass window of his local fishing tackle shop and fix ...

The interest in collecting antique fishing tackle has increased in recent years, explained in part by the simple law of supply and demand. But just because a lure looks old doesn’t mean it is ...