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Displaying your collection

Some enthusiasts simply hang their treasures from
beams and ceiling rafters as they amass them. Some
use wooden gun racks and rods as a means of display.
Though these are easy methods, remember that dirt
particles find their way onto surfaces, so be sure to dust
them periodically. Also, if you have little ones around,
safely guard metal tips with plastic hook guards.
For better conditioned and high-valued lures, consider
a shadow box or a shelf that provides protection behind
glass. Clear display windows allow the collector to observe
their tackle without risking damage. Some collectors
use box types with plexiglass to set upon a table. Many
choices of display boxes are available at retail stores.

Pass it on

Never miss an opportunity to pass your lures
on to kids you know. Give them a head start in the
fascinating and rich history of fishing through lure
collecting. Support the future of the hobby by involving
future generations of lure collectors.
These Heddon " Crazy Crawlers " include two-piece surface hardware and side
Enjoy the journey of finding and acquiring your
flapper blades, making interesting collectibles.
antique lures and snag a new plug for yourself or
your kid's collection, and send me a message if you
happen to know anyone willing to part with a Creek Chub Gar
the values of the types of lures to that you will be searching.
Lure collecting sites and clubs offer a lot of information on the
Underwater Minnow.
history, hobby, and values of these antiques. If you become
a serious collector, consider joining one of the premier lure
collecting organizations. The National Fishing Lure Collectors
NFLCC Standard Lure Grading System
Club (NFLCC) describes itself as a " non-profit, educational,
international organization. The primary mission of the
Numerical Scale Description/Condition
NFLCC is to promote the awareness of tackle collecting
10/(NIB) New-in-box. Unused with original box or carton
as a hobby and the preservation of vintage and collectible
9/(M) Mint. Unused without box
tackle information, history, and artifacts. " The NFLCC offers
8/(EXC) Excellent. Very little or no age cracks, very minor defects
articles, membership, and even a buy/sell/trade section for its
7/(VG) Very Good. Little age cracks; some minor defects
members. They also suggest numerical and monetary values
5-6 /(G) Good. Some age cracks; starting to chip, small defects
and conditions of lures from the mint-in-box (MIB) to fair
3-4 /(AVG) Average. Some paint loss and/or chipping; showing age
and poor (F/P).
2/(F) Fair. Major paint loss and/or defects; much chipping
The more research and information you have available, the
1/(P) Poor. Parts missing, poor color, and/or major chipping
more equipped you will be to find a reasonable price to pay for
0/(R) Repaint. Original paint covered over in all or part
your find. You can always make an offer, and sellers can either
accept, decline, or negotiate a price for the item.

Various Lure Color Patterns
(Jim Muma, NFLCC, 1990)

The Creek Chub Bait Company created a line of pike lures,
including the biggest, the Giant Pikie.
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*Frog - Dark green body and yellow spots
*Green Crackled Back - Diamonds on a white body with red spots
*Mottled - Colors blotched or overlapping
*Natural Chub - Light green or brown scale pattern
*Natural Pickerel - Yellow body with green, brown, or black stripes
*Perch - Yellow body with vertical stripes
*Rainbow Fire - Fluorescent rainbow stripes with white belly
*Silver Scale - Silver color with decal eyes and scales
*Snake - Green scale and yellow spots
*Tiger - Yellow body with black vertical stripes
*Zebra - Black and white alternating vertical stripes

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