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In addition, a lures box is often valuable, sometimes worth more than the lure. About us red gill the original sand eel lure often copied, but never bettered. Handcrafted by one of nzs most successful game fishermen, nathan adams. Recommended books for collectors of antique fishing reels and tackle. Red gill lures march 24, 2017 looks like a couple of successful days trolling out of waihau bay here, and the lurecolour is one of my favourites, hence the name rg8 nathans special. About us red gill the original sand eel fishing lure. Selling or quote procedures for your antique lures or boxes. Selling or quote procedures for your antique fishing lures. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Heddon went on to found the first artificial lure company in 1902.
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For a low fee i will find a home for your fishing collectibles. The lures that intruigue me the most are the heddon and the mystery topwater, mainly because they are wood, topwater more than likely balsa, the paint is old school and not coated with all forms of chemicals and preservatives and shields to keep them. We make premier hand made balsa crankbaits and topwaters used by many of todays top fishing pros. Jason makes a wide variety of great baits that will allow an angler to target many species of game fish. Identification and value guideold fishing lures and tackle. Reasonable price and well worth adding to your library. Savage gear 3d bluegill lures tackledirect sells savage gear 3d bluegill lures, are soft plastic swimbaits.
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