I'mHooked Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Finally got around to taking some pictures of one of the cool Christmas gifts I received. One of my uncles father used to own a bait & tackle shop somewhere in Michigan back in the 50's. When he passed away my uncle and his brothers had to clear out the shop and split the inventory between them. Well I lucked out with a portion of that inventory that has just been sitting in a cottage closet for years. He said to me "These are still good to catch fish with right?" Yah right, fat chance of getting them wet ever! All items brand new in original packaging. Who's got a new favourite uncle!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Awesome lures. I'd be tempted to use one or two of the duplicates but I understand not wanting to use them as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) Awesome collection there and original boxes. Really cool to see. I love the jitterbug for some great top-water bass action. Edited January 23, 2013 by Rich Clemens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 That is an unbelievable score!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Hide them away....you don't need to use them. Don't take them out of their boxes and don't take the junebugs off their cards. You've got something good there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Wow! That is an amazing collection. Something to keep forever and then pass on to another nephew. Keep the good karma streak going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheaptackle Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Good advice Roy! Collectors are going crazy with what they pay for certain items - and brand new in mint packaging just drives the price higher! Nice score - you may want to contact some of the guys on Kijiji who buy old stuff just to see for yourself what you have there. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudz Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) A sinking Jitterbug? I have never seen one of those. Pretty cool. That crazy crawler in the package is sweet. Packaging in good condition can often bring as much as the lure itself. You have a cool uncle. Edit: The meadow mouse is sweet too! Your uncle is now my favourite uncle. Edited January 23, 2013 by Cudz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 AWESOME FIND !!!! If ever you want to part with some , my Man Cave would be a great place for them , PM me if ever you decide to displace a few ... If I were in your shoes , I wouldn't sell them to anyone .. but that's just me ! Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 I'll take some of those june bugs off your hand!...20 cents a pop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 My oldman has been using a grey Heddon Meadow Mouse for the last 15 years!! One of the best top water lures ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 You have got your self a couple of highly sought after lures. The meadow mouse with a leather tail and leather ears is a very rare find. The river runt spook in that color, also unique. One of the bigger prize to me would be the Musky Jitterbug poster. Is your Uncle adopting? You are a very fortunate person to receive such items. (Nice score)! Cheers, Ron... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mHooked Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) Yes, I definitely feel I lucked out. My uncle is just a fair weather angler who does a little fishing at the cottage, who has no problem grabbing a new 55 year old lure out of the box and bouncing it off some rocks looking for bass. I guess when you have more then you know what to do with, and you're not a lure aficionado, It's no big deal. There were 4 of us in the family that each got a split, and he's got plenty more to spare!...I know who I'm taking fishing this spring! I haven't done any research on any of them yet, but I'm guessing the Heddon's and the box of Musky Jitterbugs are pretty special. Now the only question is, will I catch anything on them? Thanks for the comments guys. Edited January 23, 2013 by I'mHooked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_hooked Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Ha.... I still use these same lures... No joke...!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip-ripper Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) I happened to find one of those lures above that had been snagged. I won't tell you which one, but it is my go-to lure when everything else fails. I caught so many fish with it that I had to retire it. I found them on eBay afterwards--the only place where they are available and I bought several more . Very cool items to add to your collection. In terms of value, the internet has made many items drop in value due to their availability now. Hockey cards are a prime example. Here's a quick search I did for the arbogast lures... http://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_nkw=arbogast+vintage+box&_sacat=0&_odkw=arbogast+vintage&_osacat=0&_from=R40 It's your call, but personally, I would be using a few of them, after all they may catch you a new PB! Edited January 23, 2013 by Trouty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Dot Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 great looking baits! i use to throw alot of those baits. looks like the tails on those things are well intact. i would definitely think about putting them into action, after all thats why they were made. if you oppose, i would suggest putting them into a portrait box of some sort and display them on the wall. either way, it looks like you have a project on your hands this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Wow.. id say thos are pretty nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucktownAngler Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 id fish everyone of those would hate to see them collect dust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 They are some nice lures for sure. If you want to try some of them out Heddon still makes quite a few of them still. The older ones boxed and papers are the key to there value. A plastic baggy with a few moisture gel packs in a dark place will keep them from aging till you want to sell them. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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