Hobbies And Interests
Instructions
Collect the lures you like. You will run across numerous antique lures while searching for collectible pieces. However, you do not have to purchase and collect each lure you come across.
Search for antique fishing lures. Flea markets and online auctions are your best bet of finding a variety of vintage fishing lures. eBay and Yahoo Auctions often have a large supply of lures from various sellers to bid on.
Print business cards with all your contact information and collection interests and hand them out to vendors at outdoor markets, antique shops and anyone else you think may come across a vintage fishing lure.
Join the National Fishing Lure Collectors Club (NFLCC). This organization has more than 50,000 members worldwide. It draws awareness to fishing tackle collecting as a hobby and assists members in finding, identifying and trading vintage fishing equipment. It also allows you the opportunity to meet other collectors and attend conferences on the subject.
Research the subject. Learn as much about collecting vintage fishing lures as you possible can. This will allow you to have a better understanding of what you are collecting and how to make money with your collection if you choose to. Books such as "Fishing Lure Collectibles: An Encyclopedia of the Modern Era, 1940 To Present" (Fishing Lure Collectibles) and "Old Fishing Lures and Tackle: Identification and Value Guide" (Old Fishing Lures and Tackle) will help you tremendously with your collection.