Reels and lures

[Skrimpy]

Found these in an old tacklebox. I understand that some old wood lures are worth money and the reels are 20s fly reels and a baitcaster. If these are worth anything someone let me know!

 

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[gheenoe78]

Can you tell any manufacturers marks on the fly reels?

 

[Skrimpy]

No manufacturer on the fly reels.

 

[Skrimpy]

I am told the baitcaster is a "Montegue Chief" baitcaster. It says "chief" on the side

 

[A2coins]

Wood lures look for big O. Any wood lures always collectible Nice

 

[Skrimpy]

Big O?

 

[ARC]

Or even better... Heddon.

I think last I checked on Ebay... Rare ones sell for in excess of 10k

 

[against the wind]

Nice finds
Congrats

 

[trapperart]

Nice finds congrats

 

[Trezurehunter]

Yes. Old wooden lures are mostly the money makers.

 

[Skrimpy]

Ok. So where do I go to find out what kind of value these things have? Looks like I have two poppers and a diver (not sure what call it).

 

[Skrimpy]

I'm guessing they're about the same age as the reels.

 

[whammy]

Check those lures carefully. I have been at auctions where pick lure has gone for 1000.00. Ya never know what you got. Good luck, hope they are all worth a bunch.

 

[Skrimpy]

Are they worth anything without the boxes? This all maybe just an exercise in futility as these have all been well used it seems and without boxes.

 

[Davers]

You never know.
What time period do you think they were made?

 

[Skrimpy]

The reels they came with I'm told are circa 1920s. I assume the poppers and diver are the same. There's no plastic and minimal metal. I've heard this is indicative that they are pre-war but who knows? I don't gave the boxes to know for sure...and I don't know if the war is a general milestone for age in lures. Shrug

 

[GA_Boy]

Could be the bait caster. Chief - Montague RP reel
Flyreel could be-----Catskill - Montague fly reel
Marvin

PS, Look up Catskill reels.

 

[Skrimpy]

Hey thanks! The fly reels don't have any markings but maybe, I guess I just don't wanna toss something if I can make a few bucks, ya know?

 

[Reelsnrods]

Nothing worth crazy money, but all great finds! Reels are worth $15-$30 a piece. The white lure is probably a rush tango, worth $10-$30 depending on condition.

 

[Skrimpy]

...and the poppers? Worthless?