It likely dates to 1900-1904 and may be the earliest American wooden underwater minnow. The Shakespeare Bait Company from Kalamazoo Michigan gave this lure the model series number 6509. To read more about this book and how to obtain a copy, click HERE! endobj . Check your tackle boxes for this one and you would truly hit the jackpot if you found one. collection of Dr. Michael Echols, The The reel dates to the mid 1920s, has whats referred to as a narrow free [], Shakespeare Mermaid Lure The Shakespeare Mermaid Lure was first introduced around 1915. trust and admire Available at, Books Are Out of Print - Limited The River Runt Book: Find out more information on how to obtain a copy of the only publication on Heddon famous River Runt lures! This Kalamazoo Michigan lure is 4 in length and features a curved or slanted face. Itsold for $75 (not including buyer's premium) during a Morphy Auctions live webcast sale in November 2015. Shakespeare rare early intro boxes and c. 1902 to 1910 lures, A History of the It features 3 standard size treble hooks, the rear of which is held on by Shakespeares Ball [], Rhodes Perfect Casting Minnow The Rhodes Perfect Casting Minnow is certainly a beauty to behold. Moonlight Deadnought 6. For any questions about vintage antique fishing reels, lures or tackle, please feel free to Email, Text or Call me. This antique Shakespeare salt water fishing lure measures in at 5 3/4 inches in length. It features 3 standard size treble hooks, the rear of which is [], Rhodes Perfect Casting Minnow The Rhodes Perfect Casting Minnow is certainly a beauty to behold. Considered by many to be the first "wooden bait". This lure is always a favorite of collectors. The combination is extremely rare and highly sought after. This wooden fishing lure measures 3 in [], Shakespeare Musky Trolling Minnow Lure The Shakespeare Musky Trolling Minnow Lure was first introduced around 1924. This display is one of the rarest and most expensive fishing items to eye of the hook which is vertical to the long axis of the lure. Quite a concept for 1908. The Shakespeare Company of Kalamazoo Michigan labeled it as new in the 1940 antique lure catalog, but Ive learned that sometimes print doesnt change from year to [], Mr. Shakespeare Goes to Washington Mr. Shakespeare Goes to Washington; When your name is William Shakespeare, you are definitely in for a lot of grief. This wooden, no eyed fishing lure however did not start its life with the Shakespeare Bait Company. See all ofour vintage Heddon lures for sale here. Tackle Links: Links to other web sites that specialize in collectible fishing tackle. This Underwater Musky Minnow is in Excellent condition probably never seeing the water much less a fish. The only lure kept in our line was the old Shakespeare Mouse. All the work is done for you. In the next row are the later 'plain' and 'marked' props which date from c.1910 to 1925. See all of our vintageShakespeare lures here. Heddon Night-Radiant Moonlight Bait Box (Box Only): Yes, you read that right. Its first patent in 1987 was a patent for a level wind reel and not a lure. They produced a line of lures called "Paw Paw by Shakespeare" Paw Paw Baits did almost no direct marketing to the fisherman. Your Heddon Dowagiac Casting Bait with Picture Box: Another early Heddon makes the list. There are still treasures out there to be found. The wood body with red painted center spinner, marked with the Nov 1, 1910 patent date, make this unique bait a centerpiece for many musky lure collectors. The antique lure was a series 709, and was thought first appeared in 1920. minnow in wood box, High forehead red 4 bids. This vintage bait caster features a direct drive and is a level wind reel. % The lure was [], Shakespeare Kazoo Minnow Lure The Shakespeare Kazoo Minnow Lure was introduced around the mid 00s. 15.00. The Charmer Minnow Company has many collectible baits that sell for quite a bit but this one definitely tops the list. The model numbers were based on size of the lure, the smaller being 2 7/8 in length, and [], Shakespeare Kazoo Wobbler Lure The Shakespeare Kazoo Wobbler Lure is seen first around 1928. The Sure lure was introduced in 1902. You just never know what might be at Grandma's house. It is the only known example of a complete two piece cardboard box for this lure to exist. Many years ago in doing my research for the Old [], Shakespeare Strike It The Shakespeare Strike It minnow was made in 1930. 10 Rarest and Most Valuable Coins in the World, The High Value of Vintage Christmas Ornaments, 4 Types of Valuable and Vintage Advertising Signs, Guide to Identifying and Valuing Vintage Mechanical Banks, The Real Value of Tiffany Reproduction Lamps, Victorian Furniture Identification and Price Guide, Pocket Watch Identification and Value Guide, How to Keep Old Clothing Buttons as Collectibles, Uncirculated U.S. Mint Set Values and Prices. . endobj from Mr. Harbin. These ads were for the Shakespeare Kazoo Minnow, an economy minnow for their line up. This book covers over fifty years of 18h 18m 43s. There are a few different ways that you can identify lures online. I apologize for the quality but it was the best I could present. It's been a few years now but this one sold for over $100,000 at auction. That's where online fishing lure identification comes in handy. This one has glass eyes, hand-painted stripes, and five hooks. It looks similar to heddons plunking bass lure but it lacks the metal lip piece and the lip is cut out too much. to help me support the expense of this Website. SIGNS OF USE-PLEASE VIEW PICTURES.LARGER UNBRANDED ONE HAS GLASS EYES. Russell E. Lewis ** Covering the collectible lures of the six lures and marketing, and utilize the color chart and lure listings Fishing Lures Home Page, E-mail Floyd Identifying Shakespeare Lures Shakespeare gem clip vs flat plate hardware. endobj The Sure lure was introduced in 1902. A lot of the earliest Shakespeare lures are found in a black picture box made specifically for that Shakespeare lure. Sold in 2008 for $5,100. 'A' and 'B' props c.1904-1910. When it comes to specific lures, there are a few that stand out as being particularly valuable. comments/suggestions and if at all possible, pictures!!! A lot of the earliest Shakespeare lures are found in a black picture box made specifically for that Shakespeare lure. This antique fishing lure was comprised of a molded rubber composite. Rhodes, Shakespeare hydro and poon: five hook, hydro, & This one sold at auction in 2012 for $6,700. The Detroit Minnow Bait Cage was just that, a cage meant to hold a minnow inside so as to attract a fish. This wooden minnow was another in Shakespeares attempts to create a Salt Water bait casting minnow. in picture box, 33 metalized gold Here is another early Shakespeare fishing lure making this list. Rarely seen for sale, this Moonlight Dreadnought is a beautiful example in the classic red and white finish, with brass washer hardware and twin unmarked spinners. This is the goldfish coloration, but it came in other colors as well and each version must be evaluated individually in terms of value. This wooden pressed eye lure is 4 in [], Shakespeare 43 Underwater Minnow Lure The Shakespeare 43 Underwater Minnow Lure is one of my favorite Shakespeare antique lures. provided to grow and identify their own collections. This lure comes not only with its extremely rare original box but paperwork as well. It was prior though by many reference materials and books that the [], Shakespeare Jerkin Lure The Shakespeare Jerkin Lure was first introduced in 1940. Comes with a correct matching maroon picture box. Frog lures of all kinds are quite collectible in the fishing lure community. Not much is known about Worden's early life or his activities after leaving South Bend. In 1905 they acquired the rights to the Rhodes patents, which included the uncles Famous Perfect Casting minnow and his access to the Mechanical frog lure. One of the nicest examples known of this fishing lure. I always picture these somewhere out there undiscovered in some little old ladies house filled with spare buttons or safety pins and nobody knows what they have. Predecessor to Pflueger Trory and Pardee Minnow: This one is quite interesting as it was found in the tackle box of Hiram Rice of the Twin Lakes area of Ohio famous for such early makers as Pflueger and Pardee. $. The Shakespeare Bait Company from Kalamazoo Michigan gave this lure the model series number 6509. This wooden glass eyed [], Shakespeare Worden Bucktail Revolution This item the Shakespeare Worden Bucktail Revolution lure is part of one of the sets of metal lures that are iconic foundation Shakespeare lures. experiences and vast knowledge in this book. This lure is in very good condition and in a stunning color. Shakespeare Like the Punkinseed lures, each different color must be evaluated individually considering the condition as well as how the lure is decorated. The lure was Shakespeare Bait Company of Kalamazoo series numbers 582 and 583. The lure has a distinctive [], Rhodes Mechanical Frog The Rhodes Mechanical Frog lure in the correct wooden box combines 2 different things that antique lure collectors get excited about. I actually watched this auction take place live, well online via webcam live. forehead Rhodes as well as Shakespeare underwater early minnows. The real color name and color code for Ordering on This one sold for over $13,000 at auction in 2007. It is extremely rare and in beautiful Natural Scale finish and probably is the nicest known example of the very few of its known kind. inform advanced and beginner collectors what books are available on this subject Determining The Value Of Your Reel What makes a reel valuable? This model 972 made by the Shakespeare Bait Company, of Kalamazoo, Michigan measures 5 in length. The early pre-teens Shakespeare lure catalogs contained very few lures a less than adozen at most. This antique lure box shows the printed images clearly, and shows the patent date of October 31, [], Shakespeare Nu Crip Minnow The Shakespeare Nu Crip Minnow lure was first introduced around 1934. Information on when a given box was used. This one sold at auction in 2019 for a little over $8,000. The lure is "Jersey rigged" with 3 single hooks to be compliant with New Jersey law at the time. last book. 7th The reel is a narrow spool holds 50 yards of 12 1/2lb test. SHAKESPEARE BAITS The Shakespeare Revolution Spinner The Shakespeare Bucktail Spinner The Revolution Bait. This wooden fishing fishing lure measures in at 3 3/4 in length. Early c. 1904 hardware with 'gem-clip' has an attachment through the This antique fishing lure is wooden, only ever came with painted pressed eyes and measures in at 3 5/8 inches in length. Want List: This is a list of lures, etc. The lure was very short lived, and from what I can see never was actually in the Shakespeare Reel and Fishing Lure Catalog. Well its true, there is a tie in between Americas Favorite Past Times, Baseball and Fishing. 2 0 obj order these books and have them delivered to your doorstep. Experienced lure collectors know the importance of Through out the fishing industry we see once again wholesalers, and jobbers, taking the product of another manufacturer and either [], on Little Wonder Brand Gladding Line Spool, Shakespeare Antique Lure Revolution HH Kiffe 1903, Shakespeare Antique Lure Revolution HH Kiffe, Shakespeare Hydroplane Antique Lure Article 1916, Shakespeare Hydroplane Antique Lure Article, Shakespeare 7-11 Plopper Lure in Frog Spot, Shakespeare 1740 HE Tournament Casting Reel, Early Shakespeare Antique Lure & Reel Rod Catalogs, Shakespeare 1756 Surf Tournament Model 32, Collectible Fishing Empherma (Books, Catalogs, Photos, Etc), Shakespeare Sardinia Salt Water Minnow Lure, Shakespeare Jim Dandy Spoonbill Wobbler Lure, Shakespeare Worden Bucktail Revolution Lure. Less a dozen examples are known to still exist today. Shakespeare Swimming Mouse Bass Fishing Lure Wood Glass Eye Tail Vintage. This lure seems to always be on the list of most expensive fishing lures or rarest fishing lures even though prices fluctuate at auctions through the years. The Shakespeare Revolution, and Floating Spinner lure line would be made of metal, the Rhodes Frog, Weedless Frog Lure, and Evolution using rubber. Patented January 30, 1883 by H. Comstock. The reel is a narrow spool holds 50 yards of 12 1/2lb test. ever come up for sale. This antique fishing lure was a multi segmented wooden fishing lure that measured 4 1/4 in length. We are barely into this article and you can already see a trend. listings of the most collectible lures on the market, complete with The lure having 2 segments with 2 treble hooks one attached to each side. Shakespeare Solid Yellow Gold Spots Spinner In Box 4SYS $299.00. This is the plain tail model. If your seeking certain lures not shown please contact us. family and company. with lures for that year, Worden Bucktail in Patented in 1904 by William Hardy. After all there's probably a better chance of that than the lottery ticket we buy from time to time and it can be a heck of a lot more enjoyable as well. This significant lure is believed to be the only of its kind and fetched a little over $6,000 at auction in 2017. The company wouldlike other use different materials to make the lures. Shakespeare Metalized Minnow with B notch props RARE & SOLID EX+. A beautiful example of early American fishing history. Joe Pepper National Minnow 1908. This is a special reel and was made with a special purpose. or Best Offer. Sinking Models: A detail description of the various 'sinking' models of River Runt Spooks. They assigned it a model series number 6540. This unique bulbous or light bulb shaped wooden antique fishing lure was a model number 6555. Click to enlarge. lures and has over thirty years of research on the Heddon endobj It sold for $100 (not including buyer's premium) in a Morphy Auctions live webcast event in November 2015. Who knew? A good actor can really make the language come to life and help you understand the meaning. Note the small glass eye with the tiny pupil and 'egg-yolk' color to the importance of learning what they are purchasing or selling but after a few Very rare and extremely desirable. Read on and see what these 25 lures have sold for in the past and then maybe it's time to go looking for Grandpa's tackle box. Taken from Reel Talk: This extra capacity tournament reel has [], Shakespeare Floating Bait Lure The Shakespeare Floating Bait Lure was first advertised in 1908. . This antique fishing lure made by the Shakespeare Bait Company of Kalamazoo, Michigan. eye, the gills are thin and 'sweep' up between the cup and the eye. for a special Postscript Gift display case and all the lures for that year. Collector Displays: Interesting ways you can display your collection! Box is also extremely rare and also in Excellent condition. SPONSORED. %PDF-1.4 <> The antique lure is made for salt water fishing, thus having a heavy duty forward line tie that runs the length of the lure. The Spoonbill Wobbler fishing lure used a large wooden lip instead of a traditional metal [], Shakespeare Striped Bass Wobbler Lure The Shakespeare Striped Bass Wobbler Lure was first introduced in 1940. Books Are Arranged in Alphabetical Order Heddon collectors. With the Under water Minnows, Kazoo and Surface wonder being made of wood. I always like to talk about old tackle. However, the lures in [], Shakespeare Kazoo Minnow Lure Ad Heres is Shakespeare Kazoo Minnow Lure Ad from 1907. Most won't be nearly that valuable, however, and price out between $25 and several hundred apiece. I did a post prioron the earliest version of Worden Bucktail Spinner lures, however I thought Id add this asa well to show a different version. The lure has two belly hooks one off center and [], Shakespeare Hydroplane Jr Lure The Shakespeare Hydroplane Jr Lure was a short lived lure by most standards, only haven been offered for roughly 5 years. <> The lure had some [], Shakespeare Floating Spinner Lure The Shakespeare Floating Spinner Lure came along in the Shakespeare lure catalog in around 1910. Dating to 1907 this minnow has a high forehead body style, A-notch props, see through gem clip hardware and comes in Excellent condition. The lure has two belly hooks one off center and the other trailing from the [], Shakespeare Hydroplane Jr Lure The Shakespeare Hydroplane Jr Lure was a short lived lure by most standards, only haven been offered for roughly 5 years. With the Under water Minnows, Kazoo and Surface wonder being made of wood. This wooden [], Shakespeare Musky Trolling Minnow Lure The Shakespeare Musky Trolling Minnow Lure was first introduced around 1924. The reel dates to the mid 1920s, has whats referred to as a narrow free spinning . Slim Jim and Mr. Rhodes: four various early Slim Jim minnows and a five hook Through out the fishing industry we see once again wholesalers, and jobbers, taking the product [], on Little Wonder Brand Gladding Line Spool. After several years we bought out the line of bait. This antique wooden lure was first introduced by the Shakespeare Bait Company of Kalamazoo around 1925. Shakespeare's gear changed the way the world fishedfrom his 1896 reel that wound fishing line evenly onto a spool to his 1939 Backlash Brake for the Wondereel, one of the most popular fishing reels ever made. Heddon Catalogs - Over 50 years of Great Fishing The rear of the Strike antique lure is usually held on with the ball hanger hardware. *** This lure and box combination sold for over $18,000 at auction in 2019. The one pictured below is in Excellent condition in the classic yellow with gold spot color and came with a matching box. The lure was given a series number 33 as it was for most of its standard 3 hook minnow lures. Location: Madison, United States. <> [], Shakespeare Sure Lure The Shakespeare Sure Lure was one of the companies first and primary baits. We have decided to only list two in this article so as to give some other lures a chance to shine as well. PLEASE USE THE AMAZON LINKS. If you will notice this salt water lure feature small [], Shakespeare Fisher Bait Lure The Shakespeare Fisher Bait Lure was first introduced in 1940. 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