*** Classic Fishing Lures Identification and Price Guide by Russell E. Lewis ** Covering the collectible lures of the six most popular lure manufacturers in North America-Heddon, South Bend, Paw Paw, Pflueger, Creek Chub and Shakespeare-this is a full-color book. 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. Sold at auction in 2012 for $18,700. Whether you are a new collector or have a seasoned collection of lures, we hope these pages will be helpful to you. [], Shakespeare 1740 HE Tournament Casting Reel This is a Shakespeare Model 1740 HE Tournament Casting Reel. Very rare and extremely desirable. provided to grow and identify their own collections. Shakespeare Strawberry Spot Midget Oregon 6377S $35.00. If you are lucky enough to find a honey hole, have your bottom fishing gear and small baitfish at the ready. Shakespeare Red & White Midget Oregon $19.00. In spite of being somewhat rough and worn, this example sold for $125 (not including buyer's premium) during a Morphy Auctions live webcast sale in November 2015. This one sold for over $13,000 at auction in 2007. The Kingfish Wobbler minnow is 5 in length made of wood and has pressed painted eyes. The company wouldlike other use different materials to make the lures. endobj This Underwater Musky Minnow is in Excellent condition probably never seeing the water much less a fish. The 1853 copper Giant Haskell Minnow is likely the most expensive production lure ever sold. This is a Very Very Hard to Find reel. Copyright 2020 by My Bait Shop, LLC - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Shakespeare Solid Yellow Gold Spots Spinner In Box 4SYS $299.00. A new departure in Fishing. The Shakespeare Revolution, and Floating Spinner lure line would be made of metal, the Rhodes Frog, Weedless Frog Lure, and Evolution using rubber. Remember, I'm always buying old vintage fishing lures and reels! This antique fishing lure was a multi segmented wooden fishing lure that measured 4 1/4 in length. 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. or Best Offer. trust and admire Available at, Books Are Out of Print - Limited by Title, *** 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. Very few examples of this bait are known to exist and rarely do they come up for sale. The lure is a 3T or 3 Hook underwater minnow made of wood with glass eyes to props both fore and aft. The box is complete with the paper label and instructions on how to fish the frog lure. costly mistakes they will realize this fact. HEDDON, SHAKESPEARE, PFLUEGER, PAW PAW at the best online prices at eBay! Series Numbers: Primarily for use in determining what lure would go into a marked Heddon lure box. I was reading a 1904 issue of National Sportsman today [], Shakespeare Tarpalunge Lure This Shakespeare Tarpalunge antique fishing lureis a model #6640. endobj experiences and vast knowledge in this book. small percentage for books that are purchased from Amazon through All the work is done for you. This antique fishing lure was Shakespeares lower end line up which was labeled under the Jim Dandy name. Vintage Shakespeare Fishing Lure Hong Kong Lot Krazy Kritter Lucky Dog Slim Jim. Box is also extremely rare and also in Excellent condition. 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. eye of the hook which is vertical to the long axis of the lure. << Click This antique Shakespeare salt water fishing lure measures in at 5 3/4 inches in length. This antique fishing lure made by the Shakespeare Bait Company of Kalamazoo Michigan was a series number 721. The Truck-Oreno was actually a combination of their Whirl-Oreno and Surf-Oreno baits. The lure had some resemblance of a shrimp in [], Shakespeare Floating Spinner Lure The Shakespeare Floating Spinner Lure came along in the Shakespeare lure catalog in around 1910. In the reversed position, it became a water-splashing surface lure. Egyptian Wobbler Lure By Shakespeare 5" Jointed Green Tangerine Marked Lip #495. About the Author: A short autobiography of your's truly - it won't win the Pulitzer! We appreciate the use of their images and their help in the hobby in general. 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. The lure was given a series number 33 as it was for most of its standard 3 hook minnow lures. importance of learning what they are purchasing or selling but after a few If you are purchasing antique fishing lure books The lure appears in the 1907 Shakespeare Antique Fishing Lure catalog. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Shakespeare lure Poprite with red head at the best online prices at eBay! Rhodes, Shakespeare hydro and poon: five hook, hydro, & Buy & Appraisals: I BUY OLD FISHING STUFF! A true classic and must have for an early American fishing lure collector. It's nice to have friends like them in the vast internet. Shakespeare in their first catalog made its lures almost out of opposing or different materials. 900 Baby Pikie. A special thanks to our friends at Lang's Auction. This would then end its American made production and later all lures would come from outside the United States. Later c. 1912 hardware with the 'flat-plate' attachment through the This antique fishing lure was a multi segmented wooden fishing lure that measured 4 1/4 in length. There are only a few Musky sized Charmers known to still exist today and this is the only one known with a striped tail making this one of utmost importance. This one has glass eyes, hand-painted stripes, and five hooks. This wooden, no eyed fishing lure however did not start its life with the Shakespeare Bait Company. Instead, they marketed through wholesale channels (like Sear & Roebuck and Montgomery Wards), catalog merchants (such as Gateway), jobbers and dealers. The first version of the [], Shakespeare 1740 HE Tournament Casting Reel This is a Shakespeare Model 1740 HE Tournament Casting Reel. 20 Vintage Heddon Fishing Lures Worth A Fortune: Our follow up article to this one. This wooden pressed [], Shakespeare 43 Underwater Minnow Lure The Shakespeare 43 Underwater Minnow Lure is one of my favorite Shakespeare antique lures. With the Under water Minnows, Kazoo and Surface wonder being made of wood. This lure was available in 1902 and was advertised in the early Shakespeare of Kalamazoo catalogs such as The Art of Bait Casting, How to Catch Bass, and Finer Points [], Shakespeare Jim Dandy Spoonbill Wobbler Lure The Shakespeare Jim Dandy Spoonbill Wobbler Lure was introduced around 1930. This jointed, wooden antique Shakespeare lure is circa 1930 and has two very large single hooks. 8 0 obj <> In spite of being somewhat rough and worn, this example sold for $125 (not including buyer's premium) during a Morphy Auctions live webcast sale in November 2015. This lure sold for approximately $19,000 in 2006. Harbin Sr. Despite that it sold for an astounding $42,500. This painted eye, wooden lure, was Shakespeares answer to a segment of fisherman wanting to emulate one of natures greatest food supplies for sports fish, [], New Winner Wood Minnow The New Winner Wood Minnow was a product offered by Sears Roebuck and Company. This antique fishing lure measures 4 1/8 in length. When it was all said and done this one ended at just short of $9,400 in 2016. What makes this box so special? Shakespeare early on the metal lip. The antique fishing lure is Circa late 1930s to 1940 for a time frame. This hollow [], Shakespeare Jim Dandy Spoonbill Wobbler Lure The Shakespeare Jim Dandy Spoonbill Wobbler Lure was introduced around 1930. Though this site provides a lot of information on this lure, I've co-authored the book "The Heddon River Runt Identification & Collector's Guide" on all of Heddon's River Runt lures, both wood and plastic, including color charts, value listings, histories of every model and other information that is not presented on this web site. Heddon Codes Menu "tough" intro boxes and lures. To purchase a book from Amazon Books Who knew? Reportedly there is only one of these known to exist in this size. The antique lure itself was first introduced into the Shakespeare antique lure line up around 1927. Shakespeare, and South Bend. This wooden minnow was another in Shakespeares attempts to create a Salt Water bait [], Shakespeare Kazoo Minnow Lure The Shakespeare Kazoo Minnow Lure was introduced around the mid 00s. These pages are dedicated to helping you identify and learn about old fishing lures. It has some wear but despite that it sold at auction in 2006 for $5,900. We have lots of resources for new collectors. Collectors will enjoy The only lure kept in our line was the old Shakespeare Mouse. floater with picture box, High forehead extensive group of Shakespeare and Rhodes photos, A LIST Being able to uncover historys shroud as it pertains to Antique Fishing lures and their makers is great. I am an affiliate This lure is a series model 6529, and was first introduced in 1931. See all ofour vintage Heddon lures for sale here. from Mr. Harbin. 1905 Wiggletail Smith Minnow 2. Very similar to fellow lure make giant Pfluegers Competitor Minnows. SHAKESPEARE, SOUTH BEND,PAW PAW. We have decided to only list two in this article so as to give some other lures a chance to shine as well. SHAKESPEARE BAITS The Shakespeare Revolution Spinner The Shakespeare Bucktail Spinner The Revolution Bait. The minnow lure shown here has a single hook in excellent condition, one propeller, and a glass eye. The River Runt Book: Find out more information on how to obtain a copy of the only publication on Heddon famous River Runt lures! black intro box, 5 hook high forehead The Shakespeare Company of Kalamazoo Michigan labeled it as new in the 1940 antique lure catalog, but Ive learned that sometimes print [], 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. Considered by many to be the first "wooden bait". simple as clicking on the Amazon Icon. There are a few different ways that you can identify lures online. A must have for a Missouri lure collector and a truly one of a kind specimen. vs Shakespeare gem clip minnows, Shakespeare early 1908 Shakespeare Identification Identifying Shakespeare Lures Early Shakespeare lures come with distinctive props. This wooden fishing lure measures 3 3/4 inches in length. However, the lures in [], Shakespeare Kazoo Minnow Lure Ad Heres is Shakespeare Kazoo Minnow Lure Ad from 1907. Shakespeare advertises the different minnow quality variations in the 1907 catalog. Creek Chub 1614 Baby . This painted eye, wooden lure, was Shakespeares answer to a segment of fisherman wanting to emulate one of natures greatest food supplies for sports fish, the frog. This one sold at auction in 2019 for a little over $8,000. This not only gives us an idea of the items but what the company was focused on in the early days. This [], Shakespeare 7-11 Plopper Lure This Shakespeare 7-11 Plopper antique fishing lure has always been one of my favorite Shakespeare antique lures of its period. Your The Teens would be predominately covered with different shapes and sizes of underwater or floatingwoodenminnowShakespeare lures. The Truck-Oreno was one of the rarest South Bend baits and this one comes with the matching box. Hardy's Silvered Minnow Box 4. A copy of the lure catalog ad by the Shakespeare Bait Company from Kalamazoo Michigan is shown below. Click to enlarge. A smaller version known as the Baby Vamp was also made. Free shipping for many products! for a special Postscript Gift It was prior though by many reference [], Shakespeare Jerkin Lure The Shakespeare Jerkin Lure was first introduced in 1940. with Amazon books and I do receive a Want to learn more about collecting old fishing lures? Many years ago in doing my research for the Old [], Shakespeare Strike It The Shakespeare Strike It minnow was made in 1930. follow the above link "Heddon Catalogs - Over 50 years of Great Fishing They assigned it a model series number 6540. CALL US TOLL FREE AT: 833-BUY-LURE (833-289-5873), FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OF $25 OR MORE. A lot of the earliest Shakespeare lures are found in a black picture box made specifically for that Shakespeare lure. Complete with a tail mechanism and fin design that clearly helps it stand out from others. Time to go digging through those old tackle boxes and see what you can find. Pflueger lures sometimes have rhinestone eyes, like this one, in colors to coordinate with the body. Wooden body with red glass eyes that help add to the bug appearance. The model numbers were based on size of the lure, the smaller being [], Shakespeare Kazoo Wobbler Lure The Shakespeare Kazoo Wobbler Lure is seen first around 1928. The lure was Shakespeare Bait Company of Kalamazoo series numbers 582 and 583. This significant lure is believed to be the only of its kind and fetched a little over $6,000 at auction in 2017. I will consider trades but only for things I'm looking for which are listed at the end of the Sales web page. The lure was [], Shakespeare Kazoo Minnow Lure The Shakespeare Kazoo Minnow Lure was introduced around the mid 00s. First off, a wood box lure, who doesnt like just the sound of that. pricing, details and lure advice serious collectors want, from a name they [], Shakespeare Tantalizer Jr Lure The Shakespeare Tantalizer Jr Lure was first introduced in 1940. ,U^ ni,Tj Floater, red and silver, Click here for an have listed methods to contact the author to purchase his book. Through out the fishing industry we see once again wholesalers, and jobbers, taking the product [], on Little Wonder Brand Gladding Line Spool. Haskell minnows in general are extremely rare and historic. Certainly this was true for William Shakespeare Jr. of Kalamazoo, Michiganif he had a nickel for every time someone made a pun using his name, [], Shakespeare Waukazoo Surface Lure The Shakespeare Waukazoo Surface Lure was released somewhere in the late 1920s. This lure combination is one of the rarest miscellaneous early baits and was made by the Artificial Bait Company out of Monticello, Indiana. The antique lurewas given a model series number 35 and 45 by the Shakespeare Bait Company of Kalamazoo Michigan. 06 of 06 Macatawa Bait Co. In this case I This lure is always a favorite of collectors. In the 20s and 30s we wouldsee a refresh and expansion of the lure line up and like Pflueger concentrate more heavily on its Shakespeare Reel line up. *** 4 bids. Fishing Lure at the best online prices at eBay! This beautiful example is housed in a standard wood box with a railed or channeled slide type. reading and educating themselves on the subject of antique lures. I say what I believe is, as it says Catalog #20 in it, and knowing Shakespeare printed its first catalog in 1902 Im just making the [], Shakespeare Kazoo Minnow Lure Ad Heres is Shakespeare Kazoo Minnow Lure Ad from 1907. This bait is very rare circa 1915 and comes complete with its correct 2 piece Patent Pending picture box in near excellent condition and an unfaded clear paper illustration. Most of the time, the fishery is open to shore anglers year-round and to boat anglers from Mar 1-Dec 31. the pre-1910 and post-1910 hardware. This lure is a series model 6529, and was first introduced in 1931. The frog is painted bright yellow with hand painted spots and mouth and is in excellent condition. Shakespeare Wooden Minnow: Here is an early Shakespeare fishing lure. that I'm looking for! Moonlight Deadnought 6. In 2013 this lure fetched $18,400 at auction. There are still treasures out there to be found. We started with Heddon. Shakespeare Swimming Mouse Bass Fishing Lure Wood Glass Eye Tail Vintage. 1 bids. River Runt Book Updates: This web page provides some updates to the book that just didn't make it into publication! Available at. This jointed, wooden antique Shakespeare lure is circa 1930 and has two very large single hooks. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Pelican Lures Lure Alaska COAST GUARD RESERVE FISHING National guard at the best online prices at eBay! In the next row are the later 'plain' Heddon Night-Radiant Moonlight Bait Box (Box Only): Yes, you read that right. Comes with a correct matching maroon picture box. The [], Shakespeare Worden Bucktail Yellow Spot TheShakespeare Worden Bucktail Yellow Spot lure is quite a beauty. In this informational text, Robert W. Butler discusses the course of Shakespeare's career and his success. Harbin Sr. *** Excellent book for advanced This wooden glass eyed antique lure measures 3 1/4 inches in length. Tantalizer, saltwater special, surface spinner, Whirlwind, Kazoo, Fishylure, Shakespeare Revolutions: musky, standard, and baby The addition of an original box adds to the value of this auction lot. %PDF-1.4 Lure Lure Contents Menu and shorter. Location: Madison, United States. to help me support the expense of this Website. Here is a true classic early American minnow. Well, maybe if you are real lucky you might just have one of these gems below sitting in that dusty old tackle box. Shakespeare Sure Lure The Shakespeare Sure Lure was one of the companies first and primary baits. This is a Very Very Hard to Find reel. Over the next 30 years the great American Fishing Tackle industry would fall prey to itself and in keeping up with the times you will see a great consolidation of all the major players. There you have the complete list of twenty-five amazing lures (and some of the most expensive fishing lures ever sold) and the amazing prices they brought recently at auction. Many years ago in doing my research for the Old Fishing Lure website I came [], Shakespeare Strike It The Shakespeare Strike It minnow was made in 1930. This is the only extra income I have The Sure lure was introduced in 1902. Shakespeare made several variations of their minnow lures. family and company. 3d 20h. This lure kinda stays within the same theme we see Shakespeare go with in [], Shakespeare Darting Shrimp Lure The Shakespeare Darting Shrimp Lure is a series 6535. The antique lure made by the Shakespeare Bait Company from Kalamazoo, Michigan measures 2 3/4 in length. This lure was produced by Heddon out of Dowagiac, Michigan and comes with its matching box. The Kazoo, is one of my favorite lures and [], Shakespeare Musky Revolution Lure The Shakespeare Musky Revolution Lure is part of the foundation of the antique fishing lure company. The Spoonbill Wobbler fishing lure used a large wooden lip instead of a traditional metal dive plane. The more you read the works of Shakespeare, the more familiar you will become with the words. 15.00. I've co-authored the book "The Heddon River Runt Identification & Collector's Guide" on all of Heddon's River Runt lures, both wood and plastic . This is the plain tail model. The lure was given a series number 33 as it was for most of its standard 3 hook minnow lures. This antique fishing lure is wooden, only ever came with painted pressed eyes and measures in at 3 5/8 inches in length. The antique lure made by the Shakespeare Bait Company from Kalamazoo, Michigan measures 2 3/4 in [], Shakespeare Bait Company Service Ring This Shakespeare Bait Company Service Ring is a great example of one of those add on pieces we can all add to our collection. Tarpalunge, Shakespeare 1908 rare A primary feature of Lure Lore is a history of Heddon's River Runt Spook. Publications have purchased Clyde A. Harbin's Copyrights for this endobj The Sure lure was introduced in 1902. <> hardware is also distinctive because you can look from one side of the lure Here's a circa 1915 minnow from Fred Keeling's Water Street shop in Rockford, Illinois, rescued from the shop before its sale. $5.85 shipping. The Shakespeare Revolution, and Floating Spinner lure line would be made of metal, the Rhodes Frog, Weedless Frog Lure, and Evolution using rubber. The book features a history of each manufacturer, with nearly 2,000 listings of . very few lures with this feature. William Shakespeare Jr. was the son of a banker, whos schooling was more rooted in finance than fishing tackle. The antique fishing lure made by the Shakespeare Bait Company of Kalamazoo, Michigan was given a model series number 6510. Picture 1 of 12. The antique lurewas given a model series number 35 and 45 by the Shakespeare Bait Company of Kalamazoo Michigan. A very popular lure right now with collectors is the Immell Bait Company Floating Musky Chippewa Minnow (Blair, Wisconsin). David Lindsay. era. . Shakespeare Antique Lure Ad 1906 [], Shakespeare Sure Lure The Shakespeare Sure Lure was one of the companies first and primary baits. Well this is one of the rarest of all Heddon boxes, one of only five known examples left in the world. Unknown Heddon Colors: This page is dedicated to identifying the name of Heddon colors and Books/References: A list of references which you as a collector should consider adding to your library to aid you in this hobby! Web Site Guide: This page outlines the contents of the Lure Lore web site - if you're reading this, you're at it! Collecting Fishing Lures: An Introduction to a Wonderful Hobby. LibriVox recording of Shakespeare Identified by J. Thomas Looney. Dating to 1909 out of Morristown, New Jersey this early lure is one of the all-time early American classic baits. collection of Dr. Michael Echols, The In the top row are the earliest This wooden glass eyed antique lure measures 3 1/4 inches in length. 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. This antique wooden lure was first introduced by the Shakespeare Bait Company of Kalamazoo around 1925. Hardy Interchangeable Casting Minnow Box 3. Krause Publications, Inc. - 700 East State Street - Iola, Wisconsin 54990 Taken from Reel Talk: This extra capacity tournament reel has been designed by Shakespeare to [], Shakespeare Floating Bait Lure The Shakespeare Floating Bait Lure was first advertised in 1908. Clyde Harbin Box only. 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. Paw, Pflueger, Creek Chub and Shakespeare-this is a full-color book. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for VINTAGE FISHING LURE! The Heddon Dowagiac Minnow is . At the time of the auction in 2006 it was not attributed to any specific maker. The final sales price was just over $9,400. From the Clinton Wilt Manufacturing Company in Springfield, Missouri. Old Fishing Lures and Tackle by Carl F. Luckey & Edited by Tim Watts " I expect in time these type of lists will be littered with more Creek Chub baits. This lure and box combination sold for over $18,000 at auction in 2019. order these books and have them delivered to your doorstep. Sinking Models: A detail description of the various 'sinking' models of River Runt Spooks. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage Shakespeare Swimming Mouse Jr. This beautiful example is housed in a standard wood box with a railed or channeled slide type. The antique lure is Shakespeare of Kalamazoo Michigan lure model series number 6567. The rear of the Strike antique lure is usually held on with the ball hanger hardware. Its Revolution and Worden [], Shakespeare Bait Company Baseball Team Many people are not aware of a Shakespeare Bait Company Baseball Team and a Antique Fishing Lure company relationship. ** Krause Come check out our page on Collecting Fishing Lures. Shakespeare Musky Trolling Minnow old fishing lure. The combination of the lure, box and paperwork made this a must have at auction, fetching a price of just over $15,000 in 2018. Free shipping for many products! Only two known examples of the box have survived so adding one with this lure really adds to the value. One is by using a search engine like Google or Bing. Tackle For Sale: All sorts of collectible fishing tackle for sale. Have Vintage Lures, Reels, Rods you would like to Sell or Consign? A lot of the earliest Shakespeare lures are found in a black picture box made specifically for that Shakespeare lure. After several years we bought out the line of bait. 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. SPONSORED. who are just beginning to collector and those who've been at it for some time! This wooden lure tried to meld the body of a underwater minnow with that of a more tradition SOS or [], Shakespeare Midget Oregon Fly Lure The Shakespeare Midget Oregon Fly lure was first introduced in the 1934 Shakespeare. NEED HELP? With the emergence of plastics into the industry and as companies cut cost and faced product shortages and loss of revenue due to outside factors such as the great depression. It sold at auction in 2006 for around $6,200. A good actor can really make the language come to life and help you understand the meaning. There are very few known examples of this lure. The Revolution lures in line symbolizes early Shakespeare. This reel is probably one of the nicest smooth spinning reels Ive had the pleasure of holding and selling. the nostalgia of the times, be able to observe the evolution of Heddon's If you will notice this [], Shakespeare Fisher Bait Lure The Shakespeare Fisher Bait Lure was first introduced in 1940. Each one must be evaluated individually when determining value since some Punkinseeds sell for $25 and others are worth several hundred dollars depending on how they are decorated. endobj Part A: Which statement identifies the central idea of the text? 25 Most Valuable Antique Fishing Lures Ever Sold in History 1. This rare beauty dates from around 1905 and is believed to be the only known example of this bait with a matching wooden box originating from the Mohawk, Florida Heddon location. *** One can only imagine what a fish would think of this caged minnow that would make them want to inhale it, cage and all. 10 0 obj Heddon Catalogs - Over 50 years of Great Fishing Any information would be greatly appreciated Thanks Share Share Share bass heddon jacks lures shakespeare answer #2 Brutus 5 days ago 18h 18m 43s. 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 small wooden antique fly lure [], Shakespeare 7-11 Plopper Lure This Shakespeare 7-11 Plopper antique fishing lure has always been one of my favorite Shakespeare antique lures of its period. Color ID Chart: Identify the color of any Heddon lure by using this web page which lists Heddon color codes and shows pictures of lures in color! Those years as with the other antique lure manufactures, see the end of the glass eyed lure era. Hover to zoom. Some of the new lures added would be a cheaper line up of its own in the Jim Dandy series and lure s like the Mouse, Kazoo, Wobbler, Tantalizer, and 7-11 Plopper Shakespeare Lures. A LIST Certainly this was true for William Shakespeare Jr. of Kalamazoo, Michiganif he had a nickel for every time someone made a pun using his name, it is certain he would [], Shakespeare Waukazoo Surface Lure The Shakespeare Waukazoo Surface Lure was released somewhere in the late 1920s. 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. The forehead is more peaked and referred to as "high-forehead". The South Bend Bait Company out of South Bend, Indiana makes the list with a beautiful early Truck Oreno bait. . This lure sold for just over $25,000 at auction in 2018. The antique fishing lure made by the Shakespeare Bait Company of Kalamazoo, Michigan was given a model series number 6510. <> This lure is marked (although the writing is partially obscured by the hardware) on the bottom "Heddon Floater Punkinseed." This lure was available in 1902 and was advertised in the early Shakespeare of Kalamazoo catalogs such as The Art of Bait Casting, How to Catch Bass, and Finer Points of Fishing Tackle. See all of our vintageShakespeare lures here. When bidding ended in 2003 at a whopping $101,200, this lure became . See all of our vintageShakespeare lures here. Unknown Lures: Pictures and descriptions of lures submitted to Lure Lore for which no information is known about manufacturer, name, etc. 'A' and 'B' props c.1904-1910. The effectiveness of such lures is improved by the addition of a long thin strip of squid to the hook of the lure. Welch and Graves Changeable Fish Bait 7. This bait was patented in 1905 by Charles Smith of LaGrange, Indiana. 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