Fishing has been practiced since before Biblical times. The equipment (nets, bait and lures) are about the only things that have changed - and change they have.

There's a growing interest in Vintage Fishing lures, but why?

1. Is this because vintage Fishing Lures catch fish better than the lures of today?
2. Is it because Vintage Lures are good investments?
3. Is it because they are prettier?
4. Are the older lures more interesting?
5. Is it because vintage fishing lures are more durable?
6. Is it just an interesting and fun hobby for collectors?
7. Or is there some other factor?

You might say the increased interest in antique lures is related to all seven of the above reasons -- with one exception and that's #1.The amazing features of the new high-tech, computer-designed, fishing lures do catch fish. There's no argument about that, but do they catch fish better than the older lures? Fishermen will argue about that forever, so maybe the increased interest is not due much to #1. After all, most of the vintage fishing lures are too expensive to really be used for fishing.

The real answer is #6. Collecting vintage fishing lures is an interesting and fun hobby.

But it can be an expensive hobby if you don't know where to find the real bargains. Buying from other collectors is not where you find the bargains.

Where do you find the bargain vintage fishing lures?
You can find a few in your local trader type papers, garage sales, estate sales or on Craigslist.

To find real bargains and to be able to choose from hundreds of lures, the best place to search is eBay.

Regardless of whether you're new to the hobby or whether you already have a large collection, you can always find rare, unique bargains on eBay.

Bottom line: If you want to know which Fishing Lure is better, it depends on what you want to do. If you want to catch fish, go with the new lures of today.

But if you want to make a good investment and enjoy a great hobby, the combination of the down economy and the growing interest in the hobby make this the best time in history to pick up vintage lures at bargain prices. You owe it to yourself to at least, take a look at eBay and see what's available. The extremely low prices will amaze you.

Jerry Minchey is an engineer, author and researcher. He cuts through the hype and gets down to the bare facts to reveal secrets that are easy to understand using non-technical terms. He has written several books and produced DVDs as a results of his research. He is creative as confirmed by his five patents.

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