Antique Fishing Rods

Fish finders are part of fishing, and there’s no turning back. The whole sport has gone from a more traditional game of testing the waters to the technological wonders of outsmarting the fish. Finders allow you to get a bead on your prey, while checking the water depth and temperature, floor structure, and fish locations. There are as many finders on the market these days as cell phones, personal digital assistants, and other gee whiz wonders.

All of them work on the same principle: sonar. It’s the same amazing sound-based technology that submarines use. The finder sends out electronic pulses to its transducer mechanism, which then shoots the pulse into the water. The pulse continues to travel until it is deflected back by the floor of the water body. Most other objects, such as fish, jellyfish, or other creatures, the beam passes right through.

Fishing lures can sometimes seem like they’re more for showing off to other anglers than they are for attracting lurking fish. They come in every shade of color in and under the rainbow. Some have frilly ends or metallic sheens, while others are designed to practically glow and flutter along in the water.

While some men get as giddy about lures and children do over the wares of a candy store, we must all remember that lures do have practical purposes. And sure, lures may comes secondary to doing the right prep work before you cast away. It may be more important, for instance, to learn the habits, tastes, and patterns of your prey first. But it’s is also important to choose the right shaped and colored fishing lures.

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Antique Fishing Tackle
A history of Fred Keeling, lure maker, and lists of antique fishing tackle for
sale and trade.

Antique and Classic Fishing Reels
Help with identifying, valuing & selling your vintage, classic, or antique fishing
reel or tackle.

Information on Antique Fishing Tackle: From Drexel Grapevine Antiques
Information on collecting antique tackle.

Rick's Rods Vintage Fishing Tackle - Home Page!!
Custom build, repair, and refinishing of fishing rods including bamboo, fiberglass,
and graphite, highlighting rods, components, and available services.

Vintage Fishing Tackle -- & related item's
Fly and tackle boxes, rods, reels, and angling art.

Lang's Fishing Tackle Auctions - Sporting Collectables, Antique ...
Auction of unique tackle.

Antique Fishing Lures and Reels
Features a variety of antique fishing tackle. Includes lures, rods, and reels.

Vintage Fishing Tackle
A catalog of usable and collectable fishing tackle of yesterday.

DARWIN'S BOMBERS AND OTHER ANTIQUE FISHING TACKLE
Antique fishing tackle, all wood lures collecting site. Color photos of lure
collections for possible trading.

Antique Reels
Custom made Big Game fishing rods by Tom Greene. Specializing in antique reels
and rods for the collector.

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