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Antique Edward Vom Hofe No.1 Model 750 takeapart reel

Monday, February 23rd, 2009
or20090223c Antique Edward Vom Hofe No.1 Model 750 takeapart reel

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For auction is a early patent dated 1896 super rare Edward Vom Hofe number 1 size model 750 take apart reel. Having one head plate screw to disengage the head plate that is very rare on Edward Vom Hofe reels. German silver and hard rubber construction, with click button on tail plate. Engraved with owners initials and name on head and tail plates. There are no cracks or chips on head or tail plates, foot has been lightly filed. Payments can be worked out with NFLCC & ORCA members!! EX condition -great reel to add to a historic reel or tackle collection. (more...)

BILL BALLAN FLY REEL “FIRST BUILT” COMMEMORATIVE MINT

Monday, February 23rd, 2009
or20090223b BILL BALLAN FLY REEL "FIRST BUILT" COMMEMORATIVE MINT

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BILL BALLAN COMMEMORATIVE HERITAGE FLY REEL

FIRST BUILT AND ONE OF A KIND SERIAL NUMBER “1”

Offered is a very nice Bill Ballan Heritage Line Classic Fly Reel. The reel was purchased by me from Bill over twenty plus years ago. It was the First reel built celebrating his ‘to be’ New “Heritage” line of reels. The reel has never been fished, lined or mounted and has sat in it’s Very Nice Custom Hard Leather and Fleece case since it was purchased. This is a reel that can be used or displayed. Why Not Both! A real Work Horse, Bill Ballan is known for his Engineering prowess and attention to Detail, Fit and Finish which this reel will surely attest too.

The Ballan is set up for right hand wind and can hall in a tug boat if the demand is such… But better dressed with a nice 4 or 5 weight line and married to any fine Cane or Composite rod. (more...)

abu ambassadeur vintage 5000d “mint” in factory box

Monday, February 23rd, 2009
or20090223a abu ambassadeur vintage 5000d "mint" in factory box

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A BEAUTIFUL "MINT" VINTAGE 5000D "BRIGHT DARK GREEN" IN MINT CONDITION.COMES WITH THE FACTORY BOX AND HAS THE OWNERS BOOK AND GUARANTEE CARD.LOOKS LIKE NEVER HAD LINE OR FISHED JUST SHINEY BRIGHT GREEN AND CHROME.ALSO HAS THE FACTORY OIL BOTTLE AND THE PARTS TUBE ALSO. WILL SHIP WORLD WIDE TO COLLECTORS AND WILL COMBINE SHIPPING TO SAVE. GOOD LUCK AND THANKS FOR LOOKING.INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING WILL BE DETERMINED AFTER SALE. (more...)

300 Mitchell 70th Anniversary Gold Trim Reel in Box

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
or20090222c 300 Mitchell 70th Anniversary Gold Trim Reel in Box

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All knowledgeable Mitchell Collectors and Historians I've ever talked to have told me that they agree on my study of the first version 300 series called "The Mitchell" where I state it was first made in the late thirties. Since we really don't know for a fact the exact year and to be safe, 1939 is acceptable. They also know I have overwhelming factual and a LOT of circumstantial evidence to prove this.

Unfortunately all records from the thirties to the beginning of mass production in 1946 has never been found. Because of this; some believe and publish 1946 is when the first version was made knowing that in 1946/47 the third version was being sold!

Mike and I thought it would be nice to celebrate the 70th anniversary. In our enthusiasm, we truly believed a very special 70th Anniversary reel should be made to celebrate. Due to self funding and after a lot of failed attempts, we ended up with three that were somewhat acceptable.

Here's one of three made and paid for. This was my original Mitchell 3rd Version marked #011. Two others were made with plans for a total of 10-2nd versions and 90-3rd versions in total. Our plan was to try get back what it costs us, it was not a money making scheme. It's also highly marked not to be EVER be confused as an original. The box is hand-crafted walnut, the final result from an "artist" in Texas. (more...)

RARE CHIPPINDALE TOURNAMENT CASTING REEL GRAHAM TURNER

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
or20090222b RARE CHIPPINDALE TOURNAMENT CASTING REEL GRAHAM TURNER

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Rare Chippindale Tournament Casting Reel. Previously Part Of The Graham Turner Collection (Author Of Fishing Tackle - A Collectors Guide).

Brass Handle Plate Stamped "The Chippindale" Patent Casting Reel 22271 - 1909, No. 36 J.E.Miller, Leeds. Brass Crank Handle With Horn Knob, Aluminium Tournament Spool + Aluminium Twisting Foot (filed at one end) With Spring Loaded Locking Pin. The Reel Comes In A Later Box Which Was Fitted Out By Graham Turner To House The Reel.

Graham Turner Sold His Large Collection In The Mid 90,s Through Angling Auctions Of London, This Reel Was Sold On 28.09.96 (lot 287) And Comes With The Original "Certificate Of Authenticity" Signed By Neil Freeman And Graham Turner + Insert From The Catalogue Of The Same Date. - Weight Approx. 1.5KG. + Packaging. (more...)

Penn 706Z with Power Handle

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
or20090222a Penn 706Z with Power Handle

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Penn 706Z with power handle completely REFINISHED LIKE NEW!! This reel has been cleaned and rebuilt inside and out!!! The internal gears and parts have been cleaned, polished and greased. The outside has been refinished with a quality automotive paint to stand up to the elements. It also has some new parts such as new drag discs, penn 706 emblem, and rotor cup sticker. Hurry and get this one before fishing season sneaks up on ya.

Winner must pay with paypal immediately after winning. The reel will be shipped only to the lower 48 and within 2 business days. If you are somewhat skeptical about the reel, look at some of my other feedback on some of my other work!

If you are interested in having your old reel refinished or rebuilt please email me. (more...)

VIRGINIA reel – ultra rare – MUST SEE

Thursday, February 19th, 2009
or20090219b VIRGINIA reel - ultra rare - MUST SEE
Closing : Feb-24-09 17:51:18 PST

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Nice no problem old reel. Rather than a spring to facilitate the auto retrieve this reel uses a rubber band, sort of like an old balsa airplane does. Band is housed in the long apperture that sticks out like a sore thumb. An awful concept but it makes for a real conversation piece and a very scarce and collectible reel. One very small nick to the anodizing on the back and barely visible original price in marker remnants. A9.9, M10. Also selling a Benson and other Indiana types so please see my other auctions. This ships to the lower 48 for $7.50, all others ask for quote. I will combine shipping. Ask about optional payment methods. Thanks for looking.
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PEZON ET MICHEL ,8FT.2/2,PARABOLIC SPECIALE COMPETITION

Thursday, February 19th, 2009
or20090219a PEZON ET MICHEL ,8FT.2/2,PARABOLIC SPECIALE COMPETITION

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PEZON, ET MICHEL,8FT. 2 PIECE 2 TIPS ,ORIGINAL BAG.SERIAL NO.7223841.THIS ROD IS IN EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION! FERRULES GOOD,WINDINGS AND VARNISH FOR THIS ERA ,1ST. CLASS!THERE IS HOWEVER AN INVISIBLE WINDING ON ONE OF THE TIP SECTIONS COVERING A NICK IN THE CANE.I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO SHOW IN PICS. 3 AND 4. SHIPPING CANADA/U.S.A. $30,INS. AT MY COST.REST OF THE WORLD PLEASE HAVE ME QUOTE YOU! (more...)

Vintage Handitop Fishing Creel Portland Ore RARE XNICE!

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
or20090218b Vintage Handitop Fishing Creel Portland Ore RARE XNICE!

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Up for bids is a Super, Extra Nice Fishing Creel made by Handitop Co. Portland Ore. This old creel has a Pat.No. 956801, about 1911 or so. It is 13 in. wide, about 10 1/2 in. high, and about 8 1/2 in. deep. The pictures speak for it and its Fabulous Condition, there is one buckle off the strap and some one added a bolt to replace it. The loose buckle is in the creel. Please see the pictures and email me with any questions. Thank you for looking and good luck. (more...)

Antique Vintage Shakespeare Worden’s Revolution Lure !!

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
or20090218a Antique Vintage Shakespeare Worden's Revolution Lure !!

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Shakespeare's BUCKTAIL

REVOLUTION Lure 1901

First appeared in 1901, and sold throughout Michigan like Wildfire. They couldn't keep up with the demand, and the word about this lure was mostly spreading by mouth, newspapers and magazines were slow to come out at that time period...; it was obvious where the name came from; they couldn't keep these on the shelf. This lure put William Shakespeare, the Lure Maker, on the map. This bizzarre surface lure is one ABSOLUTELY EXCELLANT example of the Bucktail Revolutions, and you don't see many of them around at all, especially in this condition; ESPECIALLY UNDER A BUCK!!! (99 cents)...... (check out the pictures) ...as nice as I've seen down here; they DO NOT show up in antique stores, and when I have found them in Lures Shows; the owners want a bloody fortune for them, no matter what condition they're in....this one is missing one hook tine, off the treble hook.... it doesn't detract much from the display quality of the lure; not much at all... these are well over 100 YEARS OLD, and some of the most collectible of ancient metal lures available on the market today!!! I collect the most unusual lures and fishing hardware that I can find on the market and antique stores throughout the South. Watch my items up for auction over the course of the next month for the best and most sought after lures out there!!!

Run of the mill lures are a dime a dozen... while REAL lures are extremely animated and were the very best that the lure makers had to offer you. This lure is indeed a piece of history, and not for the faint of heart (or pocket book). You'll see more of these over time, but NOT in this condition, and this lure is a VERY EARLY ONE.... Patent Applied For written on one of the Mickey Mouse blades.... it took a while to get the patent into place; even back then......Rare in any condition, is not a stretch....RARE IN THIS CONDITION? Most definately, not a stretch, This LURE IS AWESOME, and you'll agree!

Payment should be within 10 days of the end of the auction....Paypal. Shipping and handling is $4.75...if you want insurance, I'll add that to it. I'LL COMBINE ALL SHIPPING WHETHER YOU WIN ONE OR TWENTY LURES, as long as it's all on the same day....same shipping fees, $4.75 ships ALL lures....Now, if you win a tackle box, then the larger shipping fee for the box applies. Insurance will be added (no cost to you), and a USPS Delivery Confirmation that you'll sign for. CANADIAN? Your shipping is FREE!!! That's fairly bold, but it's less to ship them to Canada than the Lower 48 now... who would know?

Your lures will be carefully packaged and sent out to you immediately after receiving your payment. If paying by check, your lures will be sent promptly after the check clears. The hooks will be covered with surgical tubing and lures bubble wrapped. My packaging is the best that anyone could offer you, I assure you...NOTHING goes out without a box, unless you were to specifically request it....and even then, only on some lure like a metal spoon, that couldn't be broken or maimed. (more...)

WOOD TACKLE BOX FULL VINTAGE GLASS EYE LURES, VERY OLD

Monday, February 16th, 2009
or20090216b WOOD TACKLE BOX FULL VINTAGE GLASS EYE LURES, VERY OLD

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VERY OLD OLD WOOD TACKLE BOX IN VERY NICE CONDITION 22 X 11 AND 11 INCH TALL. THREE DRAWS , A BUNCH OF OLD WOOD LURES, SOME WITH GLASS EYES, CREEK CHUB GLASS EYS , SOUTHBEND BASS ORENO . GLASS EYES LURES. LOT OF OLD WOOD LURES, MANY IN BOXS, HEDDON , CLARK, SOUTYH BEND , WEIGHTS, FROG'S BASS ORENO. OLD HEDDON CRAZY CRAWLER, NICE LURE'S AND IN BOX'S NO WORM BURN JUNK, LURES IN BOX'S MOST COME WITH CATALOG'S VERY NICE. SOUTH BEND , SURF ORENO. ALOT WOOD HEDDONS AND PLASTIC HEDDONS. THIS IS SOME OF MY BEST, MY PERSONAL COLLECTION I HAVE HAD MANY YEARS.

ALL THE LURE'S IN NICE CONDITION NO BEATERS, OLD WOOD BOBBERS. SEE PICS .

IF YOU JUST WANT THE OLD LURES AND NOT THE OLD WOOD BOX ILL SHIP FOR $18.85 (more...)

RARE, VINTAGE, CREEK CHUB FISHING LURE DEALERS CARTON

Monday, February 16th, 2009
or20090216a RARE, VINTAGE, CREEK CHUB FISHING LURE DEALERS CARTON

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RARE CCBC DEALERS SHIPPING CARTON WITH 12 GREAT LURES AND THEIR BOXES

"FOR THE ADVANCED CCBC COLLECTOR"

THIS AUCTION IS FOR A VERY TOUGH CCBC DEALERS SHIPPING CARTON IN E+ CONDITION. CIRCA: 1935 TO 1952. THE CARTON MEASURES 11 3/8" LONG X 6 3/8" WIDE X 2 5/8" DEEP AND CONTAINS 12 CARD BOARD BOXED BAITS. THE BEAUTIFULLY COLORED GRAPHICS FEATURE THREE BASS CHASING A JOINTED PIKIE LURE. I HAVE GRADED THE CONDITION OF THIS RARE BOX AS E+. THE BOX IS NEAR PERFECT. ALL CORNERS ARE TIGHT, THERE ARE NO TEARS PRESENT. THE BOX DOES HAVE SCUFFS ON THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE CARTON TOP. THERE ARE ALSO SOME LIGHT STAINS PRESENT. ALL BLEMISHES ARE CLEARLY VISIBLE IN THE PHOTOS.

THIS TOUGH PACKAGE INCLUDES 12 LURES WITH THEIR CORRECT BOXES, MOST OF WHICH WILL GRADE "NEW IN BOX". LURE AND BOX CONDITION ARE AS FOLLOW:

2700 JOINTED PIKIES 5 LURES/BOXES TOTAL, FOUR OF THE LURES WILL GRADE AS "NIB", THE 5TH WILL GRAD "E+" WITH A ALMOST INVISIBLE CHIP ON THE TOP OF THE LEFT EYE AND A SMALL CHIP IN THE PAINT AT THE CORNER OF THE RIGHT EYE. ALL FIVE OF THE 2700 BOXES WILL GRADE E++.

704 LURE GRADES "NIB" (FACTORY PIN HEAD SIZE BLEMISH IN PAINT ON BELLY) THE BOX GRADES "VG+" WITH LIGHT STAINS PRESENT.

718 LURE GRADES "NIB". BOX GRADES E++

2600, 2 LURES/BOXES, ONE LURE GRADES "NIB", THE SECOND LURE WILL GRADE "E" WITH VISIBLE AGE LINES. ONE BOX WILL GRADE "VG+" WITH STAINS VISIBLE. THE SECOND BOX GRADES "G+" WITH SEVERAL RUBBED AREAS AND STAINS.

904 GRADES "NIB". BOX GRADES "E++".

901 TWO LURES/BOXES. ONE LURE WILL GRADE "NIB". THE SECOND LURE GRADES "E" WITH A CRACKED/CHIPPED LEFT EYE. BOTH BOXES WILL GRADE "E++".

THE BOXES I HAVE GRADED AS "E++" ARE AS NICE AS ANY I HAVE SEEN AND WILL BE NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE, IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE TO UPGRADE. (more...)

Turner Company Spider Lure, hook harness metal

Sunday, February 15th, 2009
or20090215b Turner Company Spider Lure, hook harness metal

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The Turner Company's SPIDER LURE

This bizzarre metal lure is one ABSOLUTELY EXCELLANT example of the Spider Lures, and you don't see many of them around at all. This lure is in very good condition ....the lure and the box (check out the pictures) ..... One of the tabs on the box is broken off, the other is still standing up straight. There is very minor rusting on the lure. Please feel free to email me with any questions. Thank you for bidding and good luck!

This is an extremely rare lure! There are supposed to be only about 100 of these lures. (more...)

Otto Zwarg model 300 size 3-0

Sunday, February 15th, 2009
or20090215a Otto Zwarg model 300 size 3-0

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Rare Otto Zwarg model 300 size 3-0 in excellent condition. (more...)

HARDY BROS. 5” SEA SILEX UNUSED

Saturday, February 14th, 2009
or20090214b HARDY BROS. 5'' SEA SILEX UNUSED

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UNUSED 5'' HARDY SEA SILEX, ALL ORIGINAL FACTORY FINISH, NOT BEEN POLISHED, RARELY SEEN IN THIS CONDITION.

THESE REELS WERE USED FOR LARGE GAME FISH & ALSO FOR CASTING FROM BEACHES.

THIS REEL WOULD BE A GREAT ASSET TO ANY HARDY COLLECTOR. CIRCA 1940'S

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO EMAIL THEM TO ME.

BUYER PAYS SHIPPING & INSURANCE, PACKING BOX MATERIALS, NO CHARGE. PAYPAL IS PREFERRED, BUT

WILL TAKE US CASHIERS CHECK. * ANY BIDDERS OUTSIDE THE US MUST PAY BY PAYPAL ONLY &

PAY FOR ALL SHIPPING & INSURANCE COST, PACKING BOX MATERIALS, NO CHARGE. PLEASE NOTE,

SHIPPING COST USPS RATES FOR OVERSEAS WILL BE QUOTED AT THE END OF AUCTION *

PLEASE ONLY SERIOUS BIDDERS

THANKS FOR LOOKING & GOOD LUCK... (more...)

OLD SPIDER LURE & UMCO 203U TACKLE BOX FULL OF OLD LURE

Saturday, February 14th, 2009
or20090214a OLD SPIDER LURE & UMCO 203U TACKLE BOX FULL OF OLD LURE

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# SPIDER LURE & UMCO 203U TACKLE BOX FULL OF OLD LURES & REELS
# SPIDER LURE DELBERT TURNER INVENTOR HIS FATHER ED MACHINED THESE OUT IN THEIR HARDWARE STORE IN HALE MISSOURI. ONLY 150 WERE MADE AND THEY DIDN'T SELL VERY GOOD.DELBERT DESTROYED ABOUT 40 TO 50 BEFORE HE RETIRED. SO IT'S ABOUT 100 OF THESE LEFT IN THE WORLD. IF THEY WERE USED MOST OF THEM WOULD HAVE RUSTED OUT.
# THEY WERE MADE AROUND 1950. BOX & LURE ARE PERFECT. NO RUST AT ALL.
# 1 PENN 920 REEL LOOKS & WORKS LIKE NEW. 1 SOUTH BEND ORENO 1000 ON THE FOOT IT HAS 100 YDS PAT'D
# 1 SMALL BRASS REEL NO MARKINGS. 1 SMALL REEL WITH 40 ON THE FOOT. 1 SMALL REEL ATLAS PORTAGE WITH 60 ON THE FOOT. ALL REELS WORK GREAT & LOOK GREAT.
# LURES & STUFF ALL ARE OLD & FROM GOOD TO GREAT SHAPE!! 1 MIKE THE FISHERMAN SCENT BLEEDER. 2 HEDDON HI TAIL
# 1 GLO LITE PUP SHAKESPEARE. 2 HEDDON FLIES & 1 UNKOWN. 1 MERRY WIDOW. 1 HEDDON TINY TORPEDO. 1 MR. MAKILURE
# 1 MOUSE UNKNOWN. 1 HEDDON BRUSH POPPER. 1 SOUTH BEND FLIPIT 625. 1 BASS ORENO. 1 HEDDON RIVER RUNT SPOOK SINKER.
# 2 FLY ROD JITTERBUGS. 1 HEDDON WOOD COBRA. 1 HEDDON SCISSOR TAIL. 1 SOUTH BEND FIN DINGO. 1 HUSTLER ARBOGAST.
# 2 TRUE TEMPER SHADS. 1 HEDDON WHISPURE. 1 GAD- ABOUT 1/4 OZ. 1 OLD PEEN REEL LUBRICANT & BOX USED.
# 1 MARBLE'S MATCH SAFE KEEPS MATCHES DRY. 1 HEDDON PRACTICE PLUG. 1 HEDDON RIVER RUNT SPOOK SINKER BROKEN BACK. 1 INJURED CISCO. 1 RUBBER FROG UNKNOWN. 1 SMALL TADPOLLY. 1 PLUCKY IN TUBE WITH PAPERS. 3 SPLIT SHOT SINKERS & TINS PFLUEGER HI & HOUSTON FISHING TACKLE. 1 PFLUEGER RED DEVIL WITH NO.1 ON BLADE. 1 INJURED MINNOW
# WOODEN WITH GLASS EYES. 2 HEDDON CRAZY CRAWLERS ONE PLASTIC ONE WOOD. 1 G.M.SKINNER CLAYTON N.Y. PAT. USA &
# CANADA 1874 (SPINNER). 1 WOOD MOUSE UNKNOWN. 1 DEVIL HORSE. 1 BOON NEEDLE FISH. 1 SKIP JACK. 1 OLD SCHLITZ MATEL
# LURE IN BOX. 1 HERRING MAGIC. 1 MINNOW MASTER. 1 BAGLEY SPITTIN TWITCHER WOOD. 2 1953 PENNSYLVANIA FISHING LICENSE. 1 PFLUEGER JUNE BUG SPINNER ON CARD. 1 PFLUEGER CHUM NO4 IN BOX. 1 DOCTOR SPOON NO.275. 1 HEDDON TINY
# TORPEDO IN BOX. 2 DEALER BOXES OF LUR ALL WOBBLER 3 DIFFERENT TYPES IN BOX STAINLESS BRASS COPPER.
# 12 IN ONE BOX 11 IN ONE BOX I HAVE THE 12TH ONE SOMEWHERE IF YOU WIN & WHEN I FIND THE OTHER ONE I WILL MAIL IT
# TO YOU. 2 RAPALAS SKITTER POP HOT CLOWN IN BOX. 1 SNEAKY BIRD NO.1 OLD DOMINION LURE THE ONE WITH THE FISH CALLER. 1 OLD SUPER SCOUT WOODEN IN THE BOX . PICTURE OF BILL DANCE LOOKS LIKE A KID. 1 GLEN L. EVENS SASHAY
# MINNOW IN BOX. 1 HERRING MAGIC NO.3 IN BOX(BIG). 1 ABBEY & IMBRIE GO-GETTER WOODEN IN BOX. 1 WHOPPER STOPPER
# HELLBENDER IN PLASTIC BOX. MEL TILLIS STUTTERIN BOY LURE IN PLASTIC BOX. 1 BILL NORMAN SILVER LURE TOP WATER IN BOX. 1 SMALL BLACK & WHITE HELLBENDER IN PLASTIC BOX. 1 SHAKESPEARE GRUMPY IN BOX. 1 MAKINEN WADDLE BUG.
# 1 PLASTIC FROG BACK LEGGS SPIN NO NAME HEDDON MAKES ONE LIKE IT (MAY BE) 1 TRUE TEMPER CRIPPLED SHAD BLACK IN BOX. 1 HEDDON PROWLER IN BOX. 2 LL BEAN FLIES IN PLASTIC BOX. 1 SCHLITZ& 1 OLD MILWAUKEE
# MATEL BEER BOTTLE LURES ON CARD. 2 BOXES OF PFLUEGER HOOKS 4/0 2/0. 1 SHAKESPEARE SLIM JIM
# IN THE BOX. 1 HEDDON LUCKY 13 PLASTIC IN WRONGE BOX. BOX HAS 9345 RHF DEEP 6. 1 LOU J. EPPINGER
# HUSKIE DEVIL. 1 GIBBS HERRING DODGER NO.3 105 IN ALL IF I DID'T MISS COUNT. I WILL TAKE PAYMENT ANY WAY JUST ASK. I WILL DO A( BUY IT NOW) IF PRICE IS RIGHT COME ON DOWN!!!!
# TO ALL BUYERS IF SHIPPING IS TO MUCH I WILL GIVE YOU THE CHANGE. IF NOT ENOUGH OK
# THE TACKLE BOX IS NEAR PERFECT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. (more...)

VINTAGE HARDY MARVEL 7 ’ 3/2 BAMBOO FLYROD FLY ROD

Thursday, February 12th, 2009
or20090212b VINTAGE HARDY MARVEL 7 ' 3/2 BAMBOO FLYROD FLY ROD

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Up for bids is this vintage Hardy Marvel 7'1/2" 3/2 fly rod.(1965-1966) Marked on the butt "THE MARVEL PALAKONA REGD, TRADEMARK 7 1/2". The rod is in very good original condition and weighs in at 3 oz. The varnish is in excellent shape with no scratches, bag marks, or hook marks. This rod handles a 4-weight line quite nicely. As usual with Hardy rods all the sections are slightly different lengths. The rod bag is even sewn for the shorter tips. The rod shows no signs of repairs or restoration and the rod measures just over 7 ½" long when assembled. The ferrules are tight and they come with the original ferrule protectors, but one ferrule tip wrap needs rewrap as you can see in the photo. I never used this tip for avoid damages and because I don´t know how rewrap .All the hardware is in nice untouched original condition. The cork is also in nice condition with no loss or hook digs of any kind. This rod has a nice agate-stripping guide. Nice to find the bag and tube in great shape and with this rod as I'm told you had to purchase the tube separatly. Hardy tube and bag

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Penn 706Z with box and paperwork *Slightly Used*

Thursday, February 12th, 2009
or20090212a Penn 706Z with box and paperwork *Slightly Used*

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Up for auction is a used Penn 706Z in execllent condition.
This reel was used twice while bait fishing, Reel was taken apart and packed with grease. Other then that that is it..
I can take more pictures if you want just ask.

Shipping to all 50 States, AK, HI residents contact me for a shipping quote as shipping is a bit higher.
Buyer pays shipping and handling, insurance is optional but is recommended as i will not refund you if your item was to become lost or damaged. PayPal is preferred, Postal Money Orders is your second choice of payment. Please let me know if you have any questions. Good luck and thanks for looking.

As with all my auctions this item too is being offered as-is. (more...)

Antique Vintage Old Wooden Tackle Box & TRIFECTA Lures

Sunday, February 8th, 2009
or20090209b Antique Vintage Old Wooden Tackle Box & TRIFECTA Lures

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THE TRIFECTA 2009

ONE OF THE MOST AWESOME DISPLAYS OF VINTAGE LURES IN AN OLD WOODEN TACKLEBOX YOU'VE SEEN THIS YEAR!!!!

I'm listing the following lures AND AN AWESOME WOODEN TACKLEBOX!!! If I miss a lure or MANY in the description, it comes as no surprise to me,, I'm sorry.... and you that have sharp eye will pick up on it in a heartbeat....their condition varies from good to poor....there are no mint lures in the lot, BUT THERE ARE SOME VERY DAMN RARE ONES!!!! There is one prototype from a luremaker out of Louisiana, and it's a one of a kind (the egg shaped lure), there is a rough Kent Frog and a James Donaly WOW lure; tough to find in ANY CONDITION!!!! There are enough lures here to start your own section in an antique store; I'll guarantee you that!!! No mentally challenged people, please..... they're NOT ALL PERFECT LURES, and you're not a perfect person.... bid with your eyes, try to get your brain kicked in at some point in time, and have fun with the whole thing..... you not only win the TRIFECTA; you win an entire collection, all at one time.... that's hard to do, in this world.....

You'ld have to travel HUNDREDS of MILES and hit THOUSANDS of ANTIQUE STORES or VINTAGE LURE SHOWS....

And come home with But a Fraction of this....

TARPOOOONER

YOU GET EVERYTHING SHOWN.... THE WHOLE KIT AND KABOODLE!!!!

Old 1920s wooden tacklebox, with WAYYYY over 130 vintage lures, plus reels and assorted antique tackle!!!! There's soooo many I can't begin to list them all; not and go to sleep tonite!!!

Pfeiffer's Shiner Lure

Tremor's Musky Killer

(4) Long Striped Bobbers

(4) cases with Multiple Fly Rod Lures

(14) Lure Boxes, Some with Heddon Crazy Crawlers and River Runts

Over 130 Lures Overall; some VERY RARE, others not so rare, but Old....most older than I bet you are!!!

Cisco Kid

Giant T55 Wooden Flatfish Lure

Musky Pflueger Globe

Rainbow Fire Creek Chub Pikie

GIANT FLOURESCENT Creek Chub Pikie

HUGE ZARRAGOSSA Saltwater Lure

Heddon Flaptail Mouse Lure

Kent Frog - Rough w/ paint Loss on Top

James Donaly WOW Lure

Bassbird Aluminum Lure

Heddon Zig-Zag Junior

Multiple Creek Chub Pikies and Injured Minnows

MULTIPLE Shakespeares, Pawpaws, Heddons, and alot of them with boxes

Heddon Gamefisher

Lots of Flatfish Lures

Al Foss Minnows with Tin Box and Other box

Pflueger Devon Minnow

Lou Eppinger Dare-Devil Lures with Box

Bait caster Reels and fly Reel; one a Near Mint Pflueger Pontiac Surf-casting Reel with a Leather Thumbdrag

Ancient Perch Fishing Spreader

Pflueger Wood Hook Barrel w/ Hooks

Pflueger hook Tins

Creek Chub DINGBATS

Bass-N-Bug Lure

Woodpecker Lure

1874 Patented G.M. Skinner Spinner Lure

I may have missed some, but seein' that this is my second try tonite, and it's damn near 11:00 P.M., I'm done trying to list things....

It's one of the BIGGEST LURE LISTINGS I'VE EVER PUT ON!!!!

It will take me from now until Sunday, the 8th...to get these all hook wrapped with surgical tubing and bubble-wrapped,

BUT.... I'll get 'er DONE!!! You GET EVERYTHING, 100%, that you see here....

puhleeeeze, I'm beggin' you...

If you even THINK you might be mentally challenged, don't bid....

I had someone win it last year that might have well fit that bill,

and he wrote me to tell me that he didn't think I SHIPPED THEM ALL,

then wrote to tell me that he DIDN'T THINK HE COULD SELL IT ALL FOR WHAT HE BOUGHT IT FOR.....

I could have sold it for 10 times what he bought it for, but on Ebay???? You'll meet every nut job on line...

You meet all kinds.... you're EXPOSED TO THE WORLD!!!!

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Mitchell Vintage Reel Reference Guide Dennis Roberts DL

Sunday, February 8th, 2009
or20090209a Mitchell Vintage Reel Reference Guide Dennis Roberts DL

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Listing is for a Mitchell Collectors Guide #

Final markdown! before private Sale

act quickly otherwsie the book will be sold outside of EBAY TO an interested individual

By Dennis Roberts

Perhaps one of the most coveted and esteemed books on the subject of collecting. Very Limited production with absolutely no plans for any additional printings which is driving up the price and it will continue to appreciate in value over time. Everything you ever wanted to know about the company that changed the way we fish.

Book is near Mint due to one small crease at the lower right corner otherwise its perfect.(see picture) No rips, tears, or stains. May have been read once or twice but for the most part been stored away. Signed and Numbered #29 (very low Number) This book belonged to a well known NJ Dealer who played an integral role in Fostering Mr Robert's Interest in Mitchell Reels. Hence the low Number, which were reserved for close friends and family. Ive read the book over and now ready to sell I priced it to sell at $450 since higher book # these have sold for about that price in the past (more...)

Vintage LOT 500-1000+ LURES BAITS TACKLE BOX REELS

Sunday, February 8th, 2009
or20090208b Vintage LOT 500-1000+ LURES BAITS TACKLE BOX REELS

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***Vintage LOT 500-1000+ LURES BAITS TACKLE BOX REELS ***

I'VE BEEN COLLECTING THESE LURES BAITS TACKLE BOXES ETC FOR THE PAST TEN YEARS

THE TIME HAS COME TO SELL IT ALL TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER

THERE IS OVER 400+ LURES ON RACK ITSELF

THERE ARE WAY TOO MANY LURE NAMES TO LIST

HERE IS A SHORT RUN DOWN OF BRAND NAMES

HEDDON

PFLUEGER (more...)

Vintage Mitchell 408 Reel MIB Near MINT Ultralight BOX

Sunday, February 8th, 2009
or20090208a Vintage Mitchell 408 Reel MIB Near MINT Ultralight BOX

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Listing is for a vintage Mitchell 408 Spinning ultralight Reel in correct Box

#371827?

Mechanically it works great no issues . Very Well made reel

please note that on used items grading is subjective and I prefer not to grade or

accept returns on used items because of visual signs of use. Thats why i provided 4 closeups so you can see. There are a few small rubs on the lower cup and on the reel foot where it may have mounted briefly on a rod, but for the most part its as good as it gets without the price tag of a new/Mint reel. (more...)

FIN NOR TYCOON NO. 4 SPINNING REEL – NEVER FISHED MINT!

Friday, February 6th, 2009
or20090206b FIN NOR TYCOON NO. 4 SPINNING REEL - NEVER FISHED MINT!

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Fin Nor “Tycoon” No. 4 Spinning Reel

"Near Mint Condition"

Offered is a “Near Mint” condition Never Fished Fin Nor “Tycoon” No. 4 Spinning reel. The reel has all Original Documentation including correspondence from the original owner to Fin Nor. There is an extra Medallion engraved with the original owner’s name. It is said that the reel was a gift and unfortunately never fished. The original box is in Excellent condition and the reels soft padded case is in “Like New” “Mint” condition. All documentation including the sales tag from whom and where I purchased it over 15 years ago.

Those looking at the Fin Nor “Tycoon” knows of it’s venerable reputation for Tournament and Big Game Fishing. This “Was” the reel that was given to Presidents and Royalty. And if you were any kind of Big Game or Tournament fisherman, your boat had at least several of these aboard. The reel is built like a Tank and further built with the intent that the reel could be taken down and maintained or ‘tweaked’ to one’s taste or feel. This is One Magnificent Reel! A MUST for any Collector or for those that want the Best in a Professional Big Game Reel.

More modern offerings like the Van Staal has found fit to use a similar ‘non bail’ system on their Big Game reels. Those that have used the Non Bail system will appreciate the absence of the one thing that most often fails or is most vulnerable to accentual and under pressure breakage; the Bail.

What keeps this reel from being "Mint" condition, possibly a bit of oxidation on the housing. It's even and most wouldn't object. Still the Nicest I have seen on the Secondary Market. There are other's on eBay; you get what you pay for. It is said 'you soon forget price if the Quality is there...'

Please carefully view the Ultra Tight Close Up photos, in that it’s like examining the reel with a 10x or stronger loop. Extremely Critical and magnifies every speck of dust or imperfection. (more...)

HARDY C.C.DE FRANCE BAMBOO CANE FLY ROD ,7 FT. 2/1

Friday, February 6th, 2009
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HARDY C.C. DE FRANCE 7FT 2 PIECE ONE TIP SER.NO.H242878A.IN FANTASTIC ALL ORIGINAL CONDITION,COMPLETE WITH HANG TAG AND BAG.THIS PARTICULAR ROD IS THE 6FT. 10 IN.VERSION,MADE THAT WAY! ROD WILL BE SHIPPED IN A GENERIC AS NEW CONDITION ALUMINUM ROD TUBE. SHIPPING CANADA/U.S.A. $30,REST OF THE WORLD PLEASE HAVE ME QUOTE YOU! please note the reel shown in the pic. is not part of the auction! (more...)

107 VINTAGE LURES,53 IN BOXES ALL IN LEATHER TACKLE BOX

Thursday, February 5th, 2009
or20090205b 107 VINTAGE LURES,53 IN BOXES ALL IN LEATHER TACKLE BOX

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UP FOR AUCTION>.. VINTAGE LOT OF 107 VINTAGE FISHING LURES. 53 LURES ARE IN WHAT APPEARS MATCHING BOXES !!! MANY WOOD GLASS EYES. ALL THESE ITEMS COME TO YOU IN A "BIJOU" LEATHER TACKLE BOX WITH ALUMINIUM TRAYS. BOX IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. ! THERE ARE SO MANY ITEMS IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DO JUSTICE TO THIS ONCE OF A LIFETIME QUALITY COLLECTION IN ONLY 12 PICTURES.

THIS IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL LOT OF A BUNCH OF ITEMS "JUNK"ADDED TO FILL THE PICTURES YOU ARE TRULY GETTING THE REEL DEAL !!!...DO NOT LET THIS ONE GO BY.

CONSISTS OF:

* 107 VINTAGE FISHING LURES , MAJORITY ARE WOOD.., THE WOOD LURES ARE THE THE JEWELS OF THIS LOT. IN ADDITION 53 LURES ARE IN BOXES !!!.
* CONDITION RANGE AVERAGE TO MINT

LURE MAKERS CONSIST OF.. HEDDON DOWAGIAC, PFLUEGER, FRED ARBOGAST, ARNOLD, BEST-O-LUCK, CREEK CHUB BAIT CO., SOUTH BEND, PAW PAW, SHAKESPEARE, TRUE TEMPER, LOU J. EPPINGER, CARTER'S, BOMBER BAIT CO., BAYOU BOOBIE'S,ROBERT'S MUDPUPPY, KINGFISHER, HOLI-COMET, RARE HINCKLEY 1897 PHANTOM, RARE SHAKESPEARE 1910 SPINNER +++ TOO MANY !!

BRIEF SUMMARY THERE REALLY TOO MANY TO LIST !! (SEE PICTURES)

* 6 NICE PUNKINSEED'S 2 WOOD NO.s 740 AND 4 NO. 9630 , CRAZY CRAWLER, FLAP TAIL, , CRAB WIGGLER, RIVER RUNTS, LUCKY 13, NO. 210 SURFACE, S.O.S. MINNOW, 5 HOOK NO. 150 + MORE OF HEDDONS! ++ HEDDOW DOWIAGIC IN NEAT REPO WOOD BOX. LURE IS ORIGINAL.
* ONE RARE HINCKLEY ALUMINIUM 1897 3 HOOK PHANTOM
* 1 CARTER'S DUNK
* 1 SHAKESEPEARE WOOD 1910 SPINNER
* ALSO A SUPER SELECTION OF 5 PFLUEGER WOOD GLOBES ALL BULL DOG.. 2 IN BOXES
* CCBC'S WOOD GLASS EYES MANY IN BOXES
* PAW PAW
* FRED ARBOGAST JITTERBUGS .. 1 WITH WW2 PLASTIC LIP
* SOUTHBEND SURF-ORENO, NIP-I-DIDDEE, BABE-ORENO
* MINT ROBERT'S MUD PUPPY MINT IN BOX PAPERS
* NICE WOOD PAW PAW NO. 8500
* SUPER LOU EPPINGER IN "VERY OLD ORIGINAL WOOD BOX""
* HOLI-COMET
* EARLY 1900'S COPPER BODY ROTARY LURE
* MANY BOMBER BAITS IN BOXES "WOOD"
* BAYOU BOOGIE'S IN BOXES
* ++++++++++++++++++++++++++
* THERE ARE JUST WAY TOO MANY TO LIST INDIVIDUALLY !!!!!!

LOOK AT THE PICURES AND YOU WILL SEE THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF THE ASSORTMENT YOU ARE BIDDING ON. DO NOT MISS THIS ONE... (more...)

RARE HARDY 41/2″ WIDE DRUM 1917 PERFECT+LINEGUIDE

Thursday, February 5th, 2009
HARDY 41/2" WIDE DRUM reel
RARE HARDY 41/2" WIDE DRUM 1917 PERFECT+LINEGUIDE

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A RARE AND IN FINE CONDITION THROUGHOUT HARDY 41/2" WIDE DRUM SALMON PERFECT,IVORINE HANDLE,HARDY CIRCULAR REVOLVING LINEGUIDE,RIM TENSION SCREW,1917 CHECK,SMOOTH BRASS FOOT VERY SLIGHTLY FILED AT ONE END,JUST THE MATCH FOR THOSE BIG SPEY RODS (more...)