I think it’s fair to say that the average angler gravitates toward the latest and greatest developments in tackle. Don’t get me wrong, I do too. I’m always eager to try a new lure on my home waters, ...

A few weeks ago, I met Vinson Bowers at The Mill Pond in Whiteville. The objective was fishing from a wooden boat in waters where he spent much of his childhood. Bowers' father, Lawrence Bowers, built ...

Fishing lures aren’t just tackle box staples — they can be prized collectibles that command impressive prizes. But before you fall hook, line, and sinker, it’s important to know what makes a lure ...

Buying, selling and bartering for old fishing tackle has been a hobby of thousands of anglers for many generations. And while it's possible to luck in to a fortune in old lures, reels or rods at an ...

LAND O’ LAKES, Wis. (WBAY) - If you’re heading to northern Wisconsin for this weekend’s fishing opener, it’s a must-see for any angler. A Vilas County man has the only known antique fishing tackle ...

Q: I have a fishing-tackle box with lures from the 1930s and '40s. Whom should I contact about the value and possible sale of these items? A: The best place to assess the value of old lures would be a ...

Fishing, a sport that evolved from the basic need to survive, is still popular at area lakes and ponds. Some folks fish for leisure and recreation, some for trophies or a paycheck, some simply to eat.

When brothers Jack and Bob Kester held the first J&B Sportsmens Hunting and Fishing Show, they never expected the event would continue running annually for 19 years. But there’s an element to the show ...