This is an exciting new guide to a never-before-documented field of antique fishing collectibles. It includes hundreds of color photos (many items are shown actual size), patent drawings, and clear, precise computer scans of patented spring-loaded traps, hooks, and lures, most of which have never been pictured, discussed, or valued in any book. These ingenious American inventions span the time period from pre-Civil War until the 1970s, with values ranging from $10.00 to $10,000.00. The book provides a written and visual history of spring-loaded fishing devices along with descriptions and explanations of their mechanisms in concise, easy-to-understand language that the beginning, intermediate, and advanced collector has not had access to in any book. This long-awaited book on Americana collectibles sets a new standard in the field of collecting antique fishing memorabilia. Written by the countrys two foremost collectors and experts in the field, this informative, fascinating book is a must for anyone interested in the history of fishing in the United States, antique fishing memorabilia, or metal traps.
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Best resource for early fishing lure information,
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This review is from: Spring-Loaded Fish Hooks, Traps & Lures (Identification & Values (Collector Books)) (Hardcover)
This book is by far the best resource for spring loaded lure collectors. Great, thoughtful information, patent images, color photos, and so much more.
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My husband and I know one of the authors, Tim Mierzwa, personally. He told us in August of 2005 that he had a book coming out about fishing lures and other equipment. We weren't sure what to think. But when we received the book recently, myhusband and I were extremely impressed on the detail, the photos, explanations and layout of the book! My husband enjoys fishing and I don't, but BOTH of us are enjoying the book immensely! I am now ordering another copy for the outdoor club we live in to share with the members. For anyone interested in fishing, collecting fishing gear and/or the history and value of fishing gear, this is THE book to own!
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