Old & Unusual Fishing Lure - Any collectors here?

[YooperAlan]

 

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[tamrock]

From what little I know of old lures, some can be worth some serious cash. I'd say your is old and I find some that come close to the one you have, but no cigar. I found this website and they have some old lures. It's referred to as a "Prop Bait" and I was hoping I could find when that conception came about. I see an old Prop Bait lure at this site and they give a date of 1904 on it and I would say your looks more modern then that one. Maybe a request to this website will help? To me your lure looks like what collectors do seek. Joe's Old Lures - Rare Lures From Various Collections

 

[YooperAlan]

Thanks tamrock, solved and already sold! $ 250.00

 

[tamrock]

Thanks tamrock, solved and already sold! $ 250.00

Sweet! Who made it and how old is it?

 

[YooperAlan]

It was made by the Florida Shiner Bait Company 1935-1942ish - Buyer believes it to be a prototype. I could have probably held out for more $$'s but I'm not one to maximize on a $ 5.00 investment

 

[yaxthri]

It was made by the Florida Shiner Bait Company 1935-1942ish - Buyer believes it to be a prototype. I could have probably held out for more $$'s but I'm not one to maximize on a $ 5.00 investment

Great find, great deal, great attitude!

 

[TheRingFinder]

It's strange to me that the hooks are still there - All the real old lures I find, the hooks have corroded away.

 

[deldave]

Good choice. A wise man once said" pigs get fat and hogs get BUTCHERED"!

 

[Datbeast43]

This lure is a prop bait from the 40's and the 50's. I inherited a large collection from my grandpa. It looks to be in nice shape great find!!!!!

 

[Datbeast43]

is it wooden or plastic

 

[diggummup]

It's strange to me that the hooks are still there - All the real old lures I find, the hooks have corroded away.

He didn't imply that he dug it or found it with an MD.

 

[TheRingFinder]

He didn't imply that he dug it or found it with an MD.

Ah, you are correct - There I go assuming again............