Buy products related to flatfish fishing lure products and see what customers say about flatfish fishing lure products on. However, the few made in 19 tend to be their most valuable. His latest book writing project was nine years in the making and covers over 100 years of lure making history starting in 1875 and covers over 2,500 lures makers throughout. In 2003, the lure was sold at langs discovery auction in waterville, n. Print ad for helin tackle, 1962 flatfish and swimmerspoon diy fishing bait, bass fishing. Attractive hand painted lure made by the helen tackle company in detroit,michigan. Heddon basser fishing lure 8500 s new in box in strawberry spot wood classic.
The auction company said, its holy grail of fishing lures. The helin tackle company collector collected information. Some antique lures are collectible, some catch fish just as well as. Designed to produce an enticing wide wiggle when pulled at slow speed, and exhibit an ever increasing sonic thump when pulled at or near maximum speed which varies, depending on size, flatfish is a staple among anglers everywhere. If you have the box with it, you just found some gold in your tackle box. Charlie helin, developer of the flatfish and proprietor of the tackle company bearing his name for many decades, was a truly iconic figure and a worldclass selfpromoter. Route one, po box 904, kittery, me 03904 kittery trading post takes pride in offering the finest goods and service to enhance your time outdoors. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. If you have spent any time on the water at all, chances are youve seen or used this banana shaped lure at some point in your life. Antique and vintage fishing lures collectors weekly.
Original flatfish lures feature a builtin diving lip that quickly gets these lures down into the strike zone. Some antique lures are collectible, some catch fish just as well as they. Mar 04, 2008 in addition, a lures box is often valuable, sometimes worth more than the lure. The helin tackle company was founded by charles helin in 1933. Garrad was a best known by his pseudonym, seangler, which he used when writing for the publications fishing gazette, the anglers news and the angler. Surface popper 54 this lure, using a purchased lure roughout with a spraypaint finish, will teach you some alternative methods lure 3. Other identifying features are included to help narrow the age of the lure. Nov 29, 2011 my goal for this site is to provide information to the collector of helin tackle companys fishing lures. A lure must meet 3 or more of the below criteria to be worth anything to a collector. Helin flatfish color charts the helin tackle company. In addition, a lures box is often valuable, sometimes worth more than the lure. The flatfish, not to be confused with a lazy ike, started with two offset hooks on a patented attachment that was a. If you have spent any time on the water, chances are youve seen or used this banana shaped lure at some point in your life. They are designed to hang on the wall, predrilled at 16 inches on center, complete with all hardware and instructions ready to hang.
From the famous flatfish to the fishcake and the swimmerpoon. Summary recently viewed bidsoffers watch list purchase history. Unfollow flatfish lures to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. New listing vintage helin flatfish crankbait fishing lure size u20 orange black red dots.
Jan 16, 2017 the classic flatfish is a lure that is recognizable on sight. Many lures are equipped with one or more hooks that are used to catch fish when they strike the lure. The flatfishs trademark flatnosed body and offset detachable hooks produce a lifelike swimming action that is irresistible to predatory fish. Wordens lures mag lip flatfish is built tough to handle big salmon, steelhead, walleye, bass, pike and other fighting game fish. Dec 08, 2015 garrad was a best known by his pseudonym, seangler, which he used when writing for the publications fishing gazette, the anglers news and the angler. Antique lure history collage while this antique lure history collage isnt very old all being published in 1986, the author took great care in inserting some wonderful easter eggs to find. He applied for the patent in 1934 and it was granted. This photo was taken from an article in 1986, from the florida today newspaper. The flatfish was invented in the 1930s by a multitalented detroit auto worker named charles helin. Buy the wordens flatfish and more quality fishing, hunting and outdoor gear at bass pro shops. If not, then surely your father or grandfather has. Flatfish lures for trout our full guide best trout lures. For over 50 years the versatile flatfish has been around and catching fish with its oneofakind swimming action.
Abalone ama divers clam digging flounder tramping gathering seafood by. Items in the worthopedia are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. Some lures are placed to attract fish so a spear can be impaled into the fish or so the fish can be captured by hand. Michael echols dating heddon hook hardware, gill marks, body styles, props, and boxes. Angling books dvd tackle, fishing,rods,bait,worms,maggots.
Heddon crackleback lure model 8000 wyc fishing lure nib. These lures are not copies, they are the original charlie helin design. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. From our selection of quality brands and products to the knowledge and personal service of our staff, we continually strive to maintain your confidence and trust. Table of contents table of contents introduction 8 lure gallery 10 chapter 1. Angling books in other vintage fishing equipment for sale ebay.
Heddon 1600 deep wiggle diver in tall box correctly stamped. Its so valuable because it is the only lure of its size and type in existence. Vintage flatfish s3 lure apr 25, 2015 the artifact. Heddon crackleback lure model 8050 wyc 412 fishing lure ex.
The history of the classic flatfish yakimabaitcompany. Helin original vintage fishing lures for sale ebay. Shop our latest fishingplugs products today including wordens flatfish. In a lot of cases, they say when heddon made this frog back in late 1800s, he didnt make many. Flatfish how to catch them hardcover january 1, 1962 by seangler author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Helin lures are some of the most widely used and sold lures of all time. If you have a 100 year old lure age in great shape condition rare made by a wellknown manufacturer maker that everyone wants demandyou could have a lure that is worth hundreds if not thousands of dollars. Bob realized that even though there have been many books published on the subject of old fishing lures that few books covered any detailed history on the old lure makers. A flatfish is a member of the rayfinned demersal fish order pleuronectiformes, also called the heterosomata, sometimes classified as a suborder of perciformes. The secret lies in its perfect balance and buoyancy, which enhances its unique, widewobbling swim even on superslow retrieves. Jan 22, 2019 if you have this lure in your tackle box, you just hit the lotto. China was the first civilization to make fishing lines of silk, of course, to which they attached delicate bronze hooks.
Detroit michigan you are bidding on a vintage flatfish fishing lure 4 gang hook helin tackle co. No matter where you are fishing, or what you are fishing for, there is a flatfish just right for the situation. The sixinch copper lure has a rotating fin with two upward hooks on its tail. Trout and panfish, originally designed by charlie helin, remains one of the most successful lures ever developed. Im a relatively new collector and became interested in the helin flatfish as this was one of the first fishing lures i used as a kid fishing the cold water lakes of the pacificnorthwest. The flatfish, not to be confused with a lazy ike, started with two offset hooks on a patented attachment that was a first of its kind. Ive been looking recently for older bass lures that are used in ontario canada. The flatfish is a lure recognizable on sight and requires no introduction.
The artificial was totally unique, shaped something like a banana but with perfect balance and buoyancy. The unique lip design allows strikeenticing flatfish action during slow trolling or retrievals. Carving and painting techniques that really catch fish by rich rousseau at. Following is a list of the 35 most valuable antique fishing lures, according to whites newest books. Fishing lure case room for lots of lures, lure boxes and reels. How to catch them and the second was seangling with a baited spoon. The nook book ebook of the making wooden fishing lures. No matter where you are fishing, or what you are fishing for, the flatfish will simply catch fish. The classic flatfish is a lure that is recognizable on sight. This is not a quick copy it is the charlie helin original. Identifying heddon lures can be made much easier if you know the types of hardware and the time period they were used. A fishing lure is a type of artificial fishing bait which is designed to attract a fish s attention.
Unfollow flatfish lure to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Detailswordens original flatfish lures have been catching fish for over 50 years. Surface prop bait 38 scrap wood and a handpainted finish make this an approachable first project lure 2. In the 1930s helen had designed over a 100 different finds of lures.
For over 50 years the flatfish has been around and catching fish with its oneofakind swimming action. Helin flatfish color charts the helin tackle company collector. If you have this lure in your tackle box, you just hit the lotto. An original flatfish fishing lure from 1945 still in its original box with paperwork. One of the most productive lures of all time, the flatfish is at home fishing for salmon in the pacific northwest, chasing walleyes, lake trout, northern pike and muskies, or catching bass. Fishing books, vintage fishing lures, best fishing. I came across the wordens helin flatfish lure that i think was designed in the 30s or 40s. Its not surprising most antique fishing lures you find come from this company.
These are great to cast or troll and with so many colors going back many decades they are becoming quite collectible. Vintage, wooden in original box, shows signs of age see photo u. It is estimated that only one of these actually exists. If not, then surely your father or your grandfather has. May 24, 2014 1950 vintage ad flatfish fishing lures helin tackle co detroit,mi stay safe and healthy. The lure uses movement, vibration, flash and color to bait fish. One of the founding fathers of the nascent fishinglure industry in the united states was the son of a furrier named julio t. History of the flatfish lure the flatfish lure was invented by a fishing obsessed engineer by the name of charles helin. Some lures are placed to attract fish so a spear can be impaled into the fish. Moonlight bait company made a lot of lures back in the day. Open up any old tackle box found in the basement of your grandparents house, or at a local flea market, and you may strike gold. Some species face their left sides upward, some face their right sides upward, and others face either side. Now available in 3 sizes and 8 different colours, the flatfish is more versatile than ever. My first experience s with the flatfish came in the early 1950s when peering into the tackle boxes of grownups as young boys still do and hearing about the popular lures of the day.
The most famous of the companies lures is the flatfish. Charlie helins original flatfish is legendary for its ability to catch fish, which often strike this plug with a crushing vengeance. There has long been a debate among lure collectors as to what bait was sold in the largest numbers during the twentieth century. Buy angling books in other vintage fishing equipment and get the. The fishcake lure was made by the helin tackle company of detroit, michigan, a company best known as the manufacturer of the flatfish. A fishing lure is a type of artificial fishing bait which is designed to attract a fishs attention. In 1933, after years of working on lathes and experimenting, charles helin unveiled for the fishing public his classic flatfish lure. Yet within a few years his lure, the flatfish became the largest selling lure in america with 100 employees turning out thousands each day. Flounder on a baited spoon active angling new zealand.
Jan 15, 2011 ive been looking recently for older bass lures that are used in ontario canada. Yakima flatfish trophy bait pack six assorted colors 1. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. When i went down to the local hardware store to look over their selection of plugs, i was always torn as to whether to buy my first flatfish. Antique fishing lure blog history of the old and antique fishing lure. My goal for this site is to provide information to the collector of helin tackle companys fishing lures.