What is the most expensive antique fishing lure?
Check your tackle boxes for this one and you would truly hit the jackpot if you found one. This lure sold at auction in 2003 with a final price of $101,200 becoming the highest price antique fishing lure ever sold.
How many lures are there in the world?
There you have the complete list of twenty-five amazing lures (and some of the most expensive fishing lures ever sold) and the amazing prices they brought recently at auction. Time to go digging through those old tackle boxes and see what you can find.
How can I find out which lures are the most valuable?
We have lots of resources for new collectors. The only way to truly find out which lures are the most valuable is to spend time in the hobby learning everything you can. A special thanks to our friends at Lang’s Auction .
Where are Clinton Wilt lures made?
From the Clinton Wilt Manufacturing Company in Springfield, Missouri. This lure and box combination dates back to 1910. It is the only known example of a complete two piece cardboard box for this lure to exist. The box and lure are both in nice shape as well. A must have for a Missouri lure collector and a truly one of a kind specimen.
How much is a Jersey rigged lure worth?
The lure is “Jersey rigged” with 3 single hooks to be compliant with New Jersey law at the time. A truly magnificent combination here. Sold at auction in 2008 for around $9,500. This lure is always a favorite of collectors.
How much does a musky tail lure cost?
There are only a few Musky sized Charmers known to still exist today and this is the only one known with a striped tail making this one of utmost importance. This lure sold for just over $25,000 at auction in 2018.
How many examples of this yellow tail lure are there?
A beautiful example in bright yellow with red and black spot finish and complete with the unmistakable side “paddlewheels” used for creating surface turbulence. Only three known examples of this lure exist today making this quite the rare treat for a collector of unique and desirable early American baits.