Vintage >Fishing>Tackle>Box>Heddon>Lures,30 Boxes,225pc Closing : Apr-29-08 21:28:36 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

Large lot of fishing lures from all major makers,with old first run models up to the new ones. Many old lures in the original boxes,These lures range from good to New in box condition. Reels new in box,antique lures,bobbers,floats and accessories.Field and Stream framed art cover with hand tied flies,original cost 250.00 dollars.A really nice frame,matted and trimmed with wood.Heddon,Arbogast,Pflueger,South Bend,Shakespeare,Creek Chub,Rapala are al represented. This is a collector or sellers dream. Lots of 3 and 5 hook minnows,punkinseeds,Runts,Vamps,Bugs and old bobbers,Reels of all types,boxed reels,Most of this lot is made up of wooden lures and and some valued up to and over 200.00 dollars apiece.I will add cloe ups sunday afternoon. No returns on this item. Look at my feedbacks,I stand behind my items and will work with all winners to makr=e us both content with sale. I do ths as a hobby,Money is scarce,I will not have a customer unhappy with reasonable concerns. If you ask to remove some items to save on price,add 50 dollars to winning price if it is you. I will not nickel and dime you bidders and would apprieciate the same. I can load 12 pictures and will do all 12 within next 24 hours.I can assure you that the winner will be comepletely satisfied.If they aren't,I will bet that they never are content.Folks, Bid with confidence and PLEASE correspond as often as you wish. Any technical info to help Ebayers is HIGHLY WELCOMED.Check out my other items!FREE SHIPPING INLOWER 48 states only, Other Bidders please contact me to discuss a shipping price.

Rare Vintage-Johnson's Automatic Striker Minnow--In Box Closing : Apr-28-08 20:25:32 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

RARE VINTAGE 1930's

Johnson's Automatic Striker Minnow!!!

Vintage Lure - In Original Box!!!

PRIORITY SHIP IN THE USA $6.00!!!!

Automatic Striker Minnow Chicago, Illinois

Johnsons are neat plugs from the 1930s that were made in four sizes, and featured an elaborate spring mechanism to insure the fish would be caught. The inventor, Carl Johnson, patented the invention in 1935. Johnson Automatic Striker Minnow plugs came in three sizes.

Fantastic Condition-- Works Great--This is for the Serious Collector! I am not sure how they are measured, so I took pics of it beside the tape measurer for all to see.

All mechanisms work great. No rust, no paint chipping, you can tell it was never used much, or not at all. This is a MUST for your lure collection. I love the way they used to make these such things back in the day--lots of workmanship and talent went into every lure.

PA 1925 Resident Fishing License REAL NICE - NR Closing : Apr-28-08 19:00:00 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

We have an old Pennsylvania Resident Citizen's Fishing License from 1925. It is in very good condition - no damage. It measures 1-3/4" across. REAL nice!! LOW opening bid!! NO reserve!! Fresh from a Pennsylvania farmhouse attic, we'll be listing for the next several weeks one family's nice collection of PA fishing licenses, both resident and non-resident, going back to the 1920s - you'll want to check them out!! LOW opening bid!! NO reserve!!

Vintage Hardy Perfect 3 1/4" Wide Drum Dup MK II + l/g Closing : Apr-28-08 12:00:00 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

Vintage Hardy Perfect Duplicated Mark II wide drum fly reel 3 1/4" diam. C1920-21
Xylonite handle - correct not changed
Ribbed brass foot
Nickel silver tension control to rim
Nickel silver patent line guard
Reel has mark I check predating the introduction of the Mark II check in 1922
There is unfortunately a hairline crack to rim adjacent to line guard.
However this does not affect the working of the reel nor its appearance.
Winding plate is stamped to inside "JS" - Jimmy Smith, probably one of Hardy's most prestigious Master reel makers.
A very rare item in this size and date.

ABU AMBASSADEUR 5000D GOLD VINTAGE FISHING REEL 741100 Closing : Apr-27-08 19:39:53 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

THIS AUCTION IS FOR A VERY RARE GOLD ABU AMBASSADEUR 5000D VINTAGE FISHING REEL. THIS REEL IS USED AND SHOWS SOME SIGNS OF THAT USE, BUT OVERALL IS IN EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITION. I HAVE TRIED TO GET GOOD, HIGH QUALITY PHOTOS TO SHOW ALL SIDES, SCRATCHES AND NICKS, SO YOU CAN SEE EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE BIDDING ON.

NO RESERVE-THIS REEL WILL SELL!!!!

BAMBOO FLY ROD -- 8'0"-- 3/2 -- 5 WT. Closing : Apr-27-08 19:12:29 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

Here is an exquisite medium trout rod which recaptures the feel of a bygone era in a highly desireable size. This rod was rescued and modernized from an earlier high end rod in minty condition except for dired out silks and a slightly damaged ferrule. The rod was completly stripped and a new grip and reel seat added, with new guides, tip-tops and a folding fly-keeper. The guide spacing is "Granger style", with snake guides at the ferrules on the mid and tips. Nine snakes + carbide ring type stripper on the fully assembeled rod. The butt ferrule set is an original and pinned to the blanks; the mid to tip ferrule set is new and as close as I could get to matching the butt ferrule. The ferrules are nickle silver. Test casting suggest a DT5 line which loads up nicely with 30' of line. Rod action is subjective, but I would describe this one as medium fast. All sections are full length and near straight (though never perfect in any older used rod). Comes with a new rod bag and will ship in a heavy guage PVC tube.

Thomas & Thomas PA 909-3 9' 9 Wt. 3 Pc. Fly Fishing Rod Closing : Apr-27-08 18:45:00 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

An unbelievable fly rod for serious fly fishermen only! Offered for your consideration is a 3 piece Thomas & Thomas PA909-3, 9 Wt. Fly Fishing Rod in in excellent condition...barely fished! The "PA series of Thomas & Thomas Fly Rods is their ultimate "Top of the Line" rod, normally by special order only...you won't have to wait for this one!

It is a 9'0", 9 Wt. rod and incudes the Origainal Rod Sack; Thomas & Thomas Aluminum Rod Tube; and a factory furnish extra tip (yes, 2 tips!); uplocking reel seat; and built in "Fighting Butt".

This the ultimate fishing rod for big spooky "Reds" & "Bones", Salmon, and other medium to heavy weight fish.

I've fished this rod and it is a delight to lay out 75' plus of line on a strategic mark and hook up with a big Silver Salmon or big Redfish out in the flats. It has a "full flex taper" with a medium fast action with lots of backbone and super-sensitive "feel".

This fine rod sold for just short of a "Grand" when it was new...own it now for a fraction of the cost!

SEAMASTER FLYFISHING REEL Closing : Apr-25-08 17:49:24 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

LOOK A VINTAGE FLYFISHING REEL IT'S A

RARE VINTAGE SEAMASTER TARPOON S HANDLE FLY REEL .

BRAND NEW NEVER USED ,NEVER HAD LINE ON IT OR NEVER BEEN PUT ON A ROD.

SET UP FOR RIGHT HAND RETRIEVE.

IT HAS IT'S OWN LEATHER BAG WITH A DRAWSTRING FOR CLOSING.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION OR GIVE AS A GIFT

THIS REEL WOULD BE THE PREFECT GIFT FOR YOU TO GIVE

OR TO KEEP FOR YOU COLLECTION.

Vintage 6' Fenwick Fiberglass Fly Rod w/TWO tips Closing : Apr-26-08 10:44:22 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

Great little small creek rod, rolls a tight loop under brush and tree limbs. A great small rod and weapon for small creeks.

Rod: Older hard to find (70’s) Fenwick FF605 6’ 2 oz. with two tips. Rated for a five line. Lightly used condition but in great shape. Cork handle is very good, wraps are tight and clean. Label is in good shape and legible. Great chance to get a glass rod with two tips. Shipping is $14.00.

Second tip is not pictured. I just decided to include it in the auction. Tip is as good as the one pictured.

Low reserve.

Tackle Box Full of Vintage Lures, Heddon, Cheek Chub! Closing : Apr-22-08 19:03:35 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

Up for grabs, Green Umco 800U Tackle Box in Great Condition, Full of Vintage Lures Including:

Stan Gibbs- Nice Condition

Heddon Vamp in Excellent Condition

Creek Chub- Glass Eye, Nose Tie

Bingo 15B

2 Mirro Lure in Package

South Bend Teas-Oreno

2 Burke Lures- 1 Frog and 1 Pulsar

Bass-O-Bite

Heddon Toni Spinner

Thin Fin

LS Lures

Bass-Oreno

Repala

Crazy Shad

Pflueger Trusty Reel

Heddon Chugger

Kautzky Chug Ike

2 Plastic Cheek Chubs

Atlantic Lure- Flash Tail

Mepps

Miracle Minnow

Charley's M? Spoon

8 Wooden Lures in Total

Plus a Bunch I don't know!

Please do not hesitate with any questions!

Vintage Tackle Box filled Unique and Collectable LURES! Closing : Apr-20-08 20:11:50 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

Description
Item Specifics
Fishing Type : Freshwater Fishing Brand: Many vintage lures
Product Type : LURE Format: leather tackle box WOW
Bait Type : LURE
Up for bid is this old black leather and metal tackle box filled with all sorts of highly collectable fishing lures....most are vintage...Heddon...Pflueger..Johnson Auto Striker...Creek Chub...Nichols Shrimp lure....Pflueger TNT w/box....Spinno Minno W/box....Very nice Hurd Supercaster Reel..no rod...super nice Gopher lure...Haas Minnow....Several Heddons...lots of pictures to see...check them out and if you need more......just ask.......Tackle box is included with this listing but if you do not want it...will be glad to just send the lures because I really really like this old tackle box for displaying lures!!!! Thanks a bunch for looking!!!

Old ABU RECORD 700 Spining Reel Closing : Apr-21-08 19:48:05 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

Old ABU SVANGSTA RECORD 700 Spining Reel.

This reel buy very old Japan market.

Japan sale agency YAMASHITA BOUEKI Co.

Never used mint in box.

Please no complaint and no return.

Shipping to USA

$20.00(EMS / Includes insurance/ 3-5 days)

NFLCC member in JAPAN

I accept PAYPAL only.

Near Mint w Box FIN-NOR #4 SPINNING REEL by Gar Wood Jr Closing : Apr-20-08 17:27:27 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

Rare Fin Nor #4 Salt Water Spinning Reel: This reel comes With its original box and Fin-Nor Reel Case, foot marked "PATT APP'LD FOR"

ORIGINAL PRICE $130..

CIRCA 1950′S early 60"s, THIS REEL IS IN BEAUTIFUL CONDITION, THE NAME PLATE IS ENGRAVED with the original owners name.

OVERALL I WOULD PUT THIS REEL AT AN 9 ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10. (looks like it was on a rod once to wind the line on to the reel)

A GREAT ADDITION FOR ANY COLLECTION.

For Fin-Nor collectors there is a new book out titled "Fin-Nor, the Legacy Years" BY Ed Prichard and Bruce Matthews.

Please email me for additional information on how to get your copy of this great new book.

"The Ross Reel No 3" pre Colorado. Closing : Apr-20-08 01:57:14 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

This auction is for an early model Ross number three with a spare spool. On the back it says"The Ross Reel Etna, CA. No. 3 0028. Ross reels have become collectable. But, you could certainly fish with this one too! It is 100% mechanically sound and appears to have only a bit of use on it. The spare spool is mint un-fished BUT it has a number '5' scratched on a spoke [see pict]. and is loaded with a DT 5 F/S. I give this Ross a solid 'good+' condition. The spool rim has some 'boat rash' but no gouges or deep dings. Other than that the overall finish has MINOR dulling and scuffing - again no gouges. I tried my best to show the condition in the photos. Email me for info or more picts.

Incredibly RARE 1933 HEDDON #100 "Sport Special" 4-1/2' Closing : Apr-18-08 16:00:00 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

ROD WITH THE ELUSIVE **TROUT DECAL** AND BAG. Without question, one of the rarest of Heddon bamboo bait rods from any era. As of this writing, it is one of only two known to exist. The other is owned by a Seattle area collector who aquired it through private sale and presently has it on loan to the Heddon Museum in Dowagiac, Michigan. Noted author Michael Sinclair, in his 1997 book "Heddon, The Rod With The Fighting Heart", discusses the rarity of the Trout Decal on pages 110 and 111. He states that the Trout Decal was a very rare feature on a few early #13 Heddon fly rods, and that it was not known if it was ever used on any other Heddon rods. We now know it was used on at least two. Sinclair goes on to state that none have ever been seen on rods that date later than 1934. The #100 Sport Special, formerly the #1, was only offered in 1933, as it was discontinued in 1934 and then reappeared as the #103 in 1935. It remains a tough one-year model to find, even with the common bass decal. The Trout Decal on this example is about 55% complete. "Heddon" can easily be read within the fish, which is obviously a Rainbow trout. Heddon's Cleo Hanley has handwritten "#100" on one flat between the decal and winding check. Rod is equipped with full agate guides & tip top, solid cork tournament grip & foregrip and red silk wraps tipped in green. I've enclosed a photo of the original listing from Heddon's 1933 catalog. Rod is in about Fine condition, showing overall wear and a few condition issues. Bamboo is extremely nice, with no splits or cracks. Both sections are the correct length. Tip section exhibits a minor set. Varnish is an overcoat that remains very nice. Rod is surely rewrapped, but done to original. All wraps are tight and complete. All guides, tip top, ferrules and winding check are excellent. Tournament cork grip shows an old repair at the very bottom, but is also solid and complete. Cork foregrip shows little wear. Reel seat with spiral-lock and attached trigger works perfectly, showing moderate+ wear and some brassing. These issues are all basically cosmetic, the rod being very solid, and in no way diminishes the rarity and importance of this model variety. Comes in a non-original two-sectioned cloth bag that's supplied for shipping and storage. Bag is excellent, with no holes or tears whatsoever. For the collector of rare bamboo, this is an opportunity that may not present itself again for some time, if ever. To be offered in true auction format, with a very modest starting bid and NO RESERVE. Buyer to pay $12.00 for bullet-proof, professional shipping via U.S. Priority Mail. Insurance is optional. Payment must be received within 10 days of auction closure. I accept PayPal, Money Orders and Cashier's Checks. Thanks very much for your time and good luck.

11 Bamboo Fly Rods Collectors Estate Closing : Apr-17-08 18:54:45 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

I am selling my collection of vintage bamboo and tonka cane fly rods that I have acquired over the last 15 years. I use to own a fly fishing lodge called the Yellow Breeches House in Boiling Springs, PA. We displayed all these rods throughout the lodge on the walls so they have been maintained and well taken care of. I acquired most of the rods at auctions in and around Carlisle, Pennsylvania. I have done my best to represent the rods as accurately as possible below. The rod #'s correspond with the pictures. I will be uploading more pictures here in a few days as I can only add 12 pictures here. There are more photos posted here.

http://www.yellowbreecheshouse.com/Fly_Rods.html

I will accept PayPal, or credit card payment. I will ship in one large rod case all 11 rods and will place insurance on the shipment, buyer pays shipping cost and insurance. I will send you copy of shipping and insurance receipts so you can verify costs. However you wanted to ship I will ship the Fly rods.

#1 – 2 piece, 7’, no manufacturer name, all eyes and wraps in good condition, aluminum reel seat. Good Condition

#2 – 2 piece, Shakespeare, 7’, all eyes and wraps in excellent condition, aluminum reel seat. Excellent Condition

#3 – 2 piece, length unknown, no manufacturer name, all eyes present, the wraps looked hand wrapped with no consistency, aluminum reel seat. Fair Condition

#4 – 3 piece, 8’, Tonka, -8- FT- and Line-5 written on the rod, I believe the reel seat is nickel silver, all eyes and wraps in excellent condition. Excellent Condition

#5 – 3 piece, 8’, Wilkinson, all eyes and wraps in excellent condition, aluminum reel seat, Excellent Condition

#6 – 3 piece, 8’, Fox, 8 FT and Line #6 written on the rod, this may be a Charlie Fox rod from Carlisle, PA as the rod was bought at an auction in Carlisle, PA.

#7 – 3 piece, 8 ½ ft, Tonka, Line 5-6 and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 written on rod. The wraps and eyes in excellent condition. Aluminum reel seat. Excellent Condition

#8 – 3 piece, 8’, Shorebred, 8 FT and Line-6 and D.S. & K written on rod. The eyes and wraps in excellent condition. Excellent Condition

#9 – 3 piece, length unknown, all eyes present, wraps are in fair condition, Tonkin Cane written on the rod. Fair Condition

#10 – 3 piece, length unknown, all eyes present, wraps in good condition, this is an older rod but do not know time period. Kingfisher engraved into the reel seat. Looks like nickel silver and aluminum.

#11 – 3 piece, length unknown, all eyes present, wraps in good condition, H-I Tonka logo on rod, Vernley name written on the rod. Aluminum reel seat. Fair Condition

Vintage Bronson Reel Catalog - 1939 - Nice!!! Closing : Apr-18-08 04:45:14 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

This is a very nice Old Vintage Bronson Reel Catalog.....if I remember correctly is was from 1939. This 24 page catalog is in great condition....the pictures do it no justice. Buyer to pay $3.00 S&H - Money Orders ship immediately - Good Luck - No Reserve!!

SEAMASTER CLASSIC S HANDLE TARPON FLY FISHING REEL Mint Closing : Apr-13-08 17:39:33 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

Estate Sale Consignment from a Gentleman, Discerning Collector and Fisherman

ALL WITHOUT RESERVE!

"THE PINNACLE OF PERFECTION IN FINE HANDCRAFTED ANGLING EQUIPMENT"

Wonderful Rare Vintage Seamaster Tarpon S Handle Fly Reel in Pristine Condition

The pictures say it all about this rare and highly sought after classic Seamaster Tarpon fly Reel !
(I hated to get my finger prints on the reel, its so clean)

Set up for right hand retrieve and is ready to fish or place in your collection

Reel is in about 98% New / Mint condition. Looks like it was on a rod once and never Fished
Comes with a brown sude leather zipper case. Set up for Right Hand retrieve

1880'S PFLUEGER MINNOW. WHITE GLASS EYES Closing : Apr-17-08 18:35:00 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

VERY RARE , 1880'S, PFLUEGER MINNOW WITH WHITE GLASS EYES . RUBBER BODY. GERMAN SILVER FINS ON EACH SIDE OF THE HEAD.THIS LURE IS 100% ORIGINAL.

FROM THE SWIVEL AND HOOK TO THE DOUBLE HOOK HANGING TRACE .NO CRACKS OR CHIPS. JUST SOME VERY MINOR PAINT WEAR.

Abbey & Imbrie "The Torpedo" George Jennings in the box Closing : Apr-17-08 19:00:00 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

Lure looks to be unused in the early cardboard box.

Box top says: "THE TORPEDO" Geo Jennings, Pat. Applied For,

Made of pure Silverine (not plated) has always clear white lustre. Entire air tight body revolves on surface.

The most life like revolution bait made for Bass, Pike and Pickerel.

Sole Agents ABBEY & IMBRIE New York.

Price , 50 cents.

Lure is in SUPER CONDITION . Box has a small water stain on the right hand side.

Hardy Marquis 2/3 Fly Reel w. 3 extra spools unused! Closing : Apr-07-08 19:02:09 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

Up for bid is an excellent example of a Hardy Marquis 2/3 Fly Reel and three spare spools, two of which have unpolished rims for less reflection and glare. This will make an exceptional mate for your short 2 and 3 wt rods. Lightweight, with an adjustable drag... not normally found on reels this small. Measures 2-1/2" across the face.

Reel and 3 spools are in virtually new condition and work flawlessly. You will not be disappointed! Included in the auction:

* Marquis 2/3 Reel with Hardy Neoprene case
* Spare spool with polished rim in original box with gear cover
* 2 spare spools with unpolished rims in original boxes with red velvet drawstring bags and gear covers

"45th Anniversary" Mitchell 300 PRO Reel Complete + Box Closing : Apr-05-08 17:35:10 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

MITCHELL 300 PRO

45TH ANNIVERSARY

"In Original Box with Paperwork"

"In the true spirit of any collector who likes to get others to join in the fun,

I’m starting this Item at only 99 cents with NO RESERVE!”

"This is What They Looked Like Complete"

This is a complete original mint Mitchell 300 PRO Anniversary Edition reel which was among the last Mitchell reels that were truly Made in France. First introduced in 1989 by Mitchell Sports and carried on into 1990 in celebration of the 45th anniversary of the 300 series Mitchell as they say 1946-1989.

These are a highly prized possession of any Mitchell enthusiast especially in this condition and best of all, complete and in her original box. The sleeve was torn sometime in the past with a poor tape job so I’ve reinforced this from the inside. The first ones made will have the serial number stamp “T.4” on the foot like this one has. Please contact me with any questions. As always, you'll get...