Welcome to April Graves-Minton's Fishing Collectibles Page!
Below you can scroll down to view pictures of my Private Collection of rare fishing memorabilia or maybe even some that are off the market but more desirable to angler collectors. All are NOT for sale at this time; however, you may come back later for pages of items like these or others that are not being placed in my museum! Please be aware that many of these antique fishing items are toxic, poisonous to handle or use, and it may be illegal where you live to own or use them! You are responsible to check the laws where you live concerning old LEAD, PLASTICS, and CHEMICALS that they used in manufacturing long ago to make these products!! Collectors only purchases please!
Notice: Please go to this link to check the laws concerning lead weights and fishing gear like I list below: mncenter.org I am not endorsing this website, merely listing it as convenience. Click at your own risk! It is your responsibility to check laws where you live before purchasing items listed on my websites.
All items are in uncleaned used or new condition depending on description. I do not clean items much as most collectors have professional services performing these functions. Some are in original packaging. All items are Bid Procedure Starting Prices and you must use my contact form located on this website to send your bid for purchase of one or more items. At this time, I only take checks or money orders and they must clear my bank within ten days before I send your item(s). Certified mail U.S.P.S. is used unless you need contracted secured transport services you pay for after purchase.
If you would like a canvas art photograph of any photos you find on my website, they are available for $500.00 USD each canvas photograph. AGMHEARTGALLERY will contract with a quality canvas company to put your item on an 11 x 14 canvas and send it to you. Any larger sizes are higher priced according to size. Be aware that if it costs more for me to have the canvas company make your wall art, then I will bill you when they raise my price per canvas, or I change my price according to my profit margin. I will inform you of the change in price BEFORE you purchase item!
Please use the contact form at the bottom of the page or go to my contact link and put Fishing Photo in the subject line. I need your name, name of entity, email address, home or business address where art is sent and any size preferences or styles of canvas you prefer. Any changes may cost more; however, so be explicit when requesting canvas photography services. April Graves-Minton's Photographic Art Studio handles all photography sales. This online forum and gallery are sales offerings or informational services to the public.
Also, I understand that you may think that my reserve bid prices are extremely high, but I am thinking of simply establishing my own collectibles museum in the future. Many of these items shown on my sales pages (not photos) are museum quality. Therefore, I think that if you cannot buy them at the prices listed, then you may at least look at them on my website!
Descriptions for each item are as best as can be, but I think the photographs are sufficient for true collectors of items listed for sale below to know the real thing when they see it. If you need more information, I do not have it. The photos and descriptions are as best I can make them. However, if you wish to see and touch the item in person or through a certified broker in-country, then I will gladly set a time and date for you to appear at the bank of my choosing with bank personnel and law enforcement security to oversee the transaction.
Items are in random order, but you may scroll down for antique lead sinkers and other such collectibles. Please be aware that LEAD sinkers are dangerous to handle by hand and precautions should be taken such as wearing gloves, etc. to make sure you are not exposed!
Notice: All prices are subject to change without notice and immediate accepted Buy Now offers to me will terminate any bidding procedures after I receive buyer's funds! I will give notice of pending buy now or the end of any items for sale on my websites. Bidding may last one month or may last up to a year!
Bidding may take up to several months or more to complete and I will keep everyone informed of weekly highest bid next to item number. (Current Bid This Week = $____). If you wish to make a Buy Now Bid, you may submit your highest bid as a Buy Now Bid using the contact form and I will inform you if I accept your offer and cancel any bids for that item after funds clear my bank account. I will inform bidders of pending Buy Now Bids and suspend all bidding on the item until it is sold. All be aware that the Buy Now Bid is a possibility for each item as I am selling my private collection for the highest amount possible as soon as possible! If your bid is high enough for my needs, I will suspend all bids and accept your offer. Happy Viewing or Bidding!
Item Number: AF1000 - Museum Preview - This item is not for sale!
NOTICE: These possible lead hooks and old plastic lures. It is illegal in many states and countries to actually USE or sell them for USE!! It is your responsibility to check the laws where you live concerning any older fishing lures or lead sinkers you may have stashed in your old tacklebox!
Heddon River Runt Spook Float Fishing Lure
RARE - Antique - As-Is Condition- Uncleaned - Crappy-Looking -Baby Blue Paint on White Background - Blue on Right Side of Eyeball Face and Left Eye Hand Painted Larger than the Right Eye = RARE! This lure may be Wooden or Plastic, but for either one it is still rare! The eyes are at the top of the eyeballs and not located in the middle of the eyeball like all the others I found online for sale! Please also note that the screws underneath are rounded, not flat! Real collectors know the difference and I would appreciate any solid honest proof of this item's authenticity or exact number information!
Item Number: AF1001 - Museum Preview - This item is not for sale!
NOTICE: These possible lead hooks and old plastic lures. It is illegal in many states and countries to actually USE or sell them for USE!! It is your responsibility to check the laws where you live concerning owning or using any items found in your possession!
Heddon Baby Lucky 13 Lure:
This lure is older than the ones I found online for sale on eBay, and it looks totally different. It is rare because the eyes, unlike those online, are located at or near the bottom of the eyeball, the red bleeds into the white area, and underneath where the screws are located, they are seated on wider metal fittings! This lure is an older version or maybe hand-painted and may be wood, not plastic. If you know for a fact the number and year or any information to share with visitors, please use the contact form below and put Lucky 13 in the subject line. I may or may not be able to respond as I am extremely busy but will do my best.
Item Number: AF1002 - Museum Preview - This item is not for sale!
NOTICE: These are possible lead hooks and old plastic lures. It is illegal in many states and countries to actually USE or sell them for USE!! It is your responsibility to check the laws where you live concerning owning or using any items found in your possession.
Heddon River Runt Spook Sinker Lure:
This lure is rare and in good shape for its age.
Item Number: AF1003 - Museum Preview - This item is not for sale!
NOTICE: These possible lead hooks and old plastic lures are illegal in many states and countries to actually USE or sell them for USE!! It is your responsibility to check the laws where you live concerning owning or using any found in your possession.
Heddon River Bass Lure - Antique Plastic:
This lure is rare and in good shape for its age.
Item Number: AF1004 - Museum Preview - This item is not for sale!
NOTICE: These possible lead hooks and old plastic lures are illegal in many states and countries to actually USE or sell them for USE!! It is your responsibility to check the laws where you live concerning owning or using any items found in your possession.
Rebel Deep Wee R Frog Lure:
Notice the antique screws and rings on this item! A true collector can tell the difference between what is on the market fake and this Rare and Real lure.
Item Number: AF1005 - Museum Preview - This item is not for sale!
NOTICE: These chemical-based or coated rubber or plastic lures and possible lead hooks are illegal in many states and countries to actually USE or sell them for USE!! It is your responsibility to check the laws where you live concerning owning or using any items found in your possession.
Plastic Minnow with Hook - Antique - Rare - Collector's Item:
This is just one of a tacklebox full of old lures, worms, minnows, hooks, etc. you may see in my RARE AND REAL MUSEUM online or later on location.
Item Number: AF1006 - This item is NOT for sale!
NOTICE: These possible lead paint and lead weights and lead hooks are for sale as a collector's item ONLY! It is illegal in many states and countries to actually USE or sell them for USE!! It is your responsibility to check the laws where you live concerning owning or using any items found in your possession or on this website before purchase! Collectors only, please! I may decide to sell it later!
Road Runner Jig Fishing Lure - Antique - Rare - Collector's Item:
Be careful with this jig! The tinfoil skirt is trying to come off! I will ship it with as much delicacy as I can, but I wanted to let you know that it is very old and tends to fall apart if you handle it too much. Also, the head is probably lead and toxic if you touch it. So, please be aware that antiques like this should test as lead when you want to authenticate an old lure like the one below.
Item Number: AF1007 - Museum Preview - Item is not for sale!
NOTICE: These possible lead paint weights and hooks are illegal in many states and countries to actually USE or sell them for USE!! It is your responsibility to check the laws where you live concerning owning or using any items found in your possession.
Acme Lure - Little Cleo Spinner Bait in Original Unopened Package:
Item Number: AF1008 - Museum Preview - This item not for sale!
NOTICE: These lead weights and hooks are illegal in many states and countries to actually USE or sell them for USE!! It is your responsibility to check the laws where you live concerning owning or using any items found in your possession.
Fly Fishing Lure - Yellow Bee:
This lure is an antique and may be very rare! It has a lead head on it with lead paint. They do not make these with lead anymore, so it is highly collectable.
Item Number: AF1009 - Museum Preview - This item is not for sale!
NOTICE: These lead weights and hooks are illegal in many states and countries to actually USE or sell them for USE!! It is your responsibility to check the laws where you live concerning owning or using any items found in your possession.
White Jig Spinner Lure - Antique:
This lure is very old and delicate! It has a real rubber band around the skirt and lead head.
Item Number: AF1010 - Museum Preview - Item not for sale!
NOTICE: These worms are for collectors are NOT for use!! They may be extremely toxic and poisonous chemicals harmful if touched or ingested!! It is your responsibility to check the laws where you live concerning owning or using any items found in your possession.
Herb Reeds Original - Lunker City Slug-Go and Baby Slug-Go Worm Lures with Original Packaging - Used and Recommended by Doug Hannon - Perfect Condition - Oily and Slick - Not Dried Out - Made in USA - RARE
Item Number: AF1011 - Museum Preview - This item is not for sale!
NOTICE: These chemical-coated fishing worms are illegal in many states and countries to actually USE or sell them for USE!! It is your responsibility to check where you live any laws concerning owning or using any of these found in your possession.
Tom Mann's (4 Large Worms) #12 Augertail Live Action Antique Fishing Worms in Original Package Ziplock (Very Collectable Plastic Bag Ziplock Original Packaging for Augertails)
These worms are absolutely amazing! They are greasy, oily, not dried out at all and very desirable additions to your collection! Please handle these worms with gloves as they may have toxic chemicals on them keeping them oily and flexible! Made in Eufaula, Alabama, USA!
Please notice the color looks different in different light and background! Yes, this is a worm from the same package below:
Item Number: AF1012 - NOTICE: These chemical-coated worms are NOT for sale right now but may be later as a collector's item ONLY! It is illegal in many states and countries to actually USE or sell them for USE!! It is your responsibility to check the laws where you live concerning owning or using this item and other items found in your possession or on my Fishing page before purchase! Collectors only, please!
I have a total of 12 Purple and Black (maybe a different color in other lighting) Oily Antique Fishing Worms in Original Packaging with No Description Paper. These are very old, and none are dried out!
Each Worm - Reserve Bid Procedure Starting Price: $2,000.00 USD Only if or when I decide to sell them!
Please be careful when handling these and my other worms as they may have hazardous chemicals on them keeping them oily and limber. Very Rare and valuable addition to your collection! They don't make them like this anymore!
Item Number: AMS1000 - This item is NOT for sale!
NOTICE: These lead weights and swivels are for sale as a collector's item ONLY sometime in the future! It is illegal in many states and countries to actually USE or sell them for USE!! It is your responsibility to check the laws where you live concerning owning or using any items found in your possession or on this website before purchase! Collectors only, please, when or if I decide to sell it later!
Wal-Mart Stamp Sticker #095142-Rare Antique on an Antique Unopened Sealed with a Plastic Wrap Around Middle Old Plastic Box Container - Water Gremlin-Carolina Rig Pro Pack - Sinker Tips by Paul Elias - Contains Lead Sinkers, Swivels, Beads, and Sinker Tips Paper.
Please wear gloves handling the lead sinkers to avoid any lead poisoning or toxic exposure! The box itself is a collectible item as well as the Wal-Mart sticker! The fishing tips by Paul Elias as a sheet of sinker tips on the inside of this box is also very rare and desirable for any collection!
Reserve Bid Procedure Starting Price: $5,000.00 USD Only when or if I decide to sell it later!
My personal opened box items to show you most of the contents in your box. The swivels inside your purchase are not shown in the picture below, but in the above picture of your box you can see them inside on the right side:
These two pictures below are of my personally kept and opened box with the same paper of the Paul Elias Sinker Tips that can be found inside your unopened box:
Item Number: AF1013 - This item is NOT for sale!
NOTICE: Although the package does say these hooks are bronze, they are possibly LEAD fishing hooks and are for sale as a collector's item ONLY! It may be illegal in many states and countries to actually USE or sell them for USE!! It is your responsibility to check where you live concerning owning or using any items found in your possession or on this website before purchase! No returns on any items on this website! Collectors only, please, when I finally do decide to sell this item! I may decide to include it in my museum, though!
Eagle Claw Treble Fishhooks - Size 8 - 3 Hooks in Pkg -Style 374SBA - Bronze - 2x Soft Bait - Denver, Colorado - 3 Separate Packages for Sale - Also, this item has an old bar code sticker that stamp collectors may find completes their sticker collection!
Reserve Bid Procedure Starting Price: $3,000.00 USD Only maybe later date
Remember: I will stop bidding and declare the winning bid if a Buy Now Bid funds clears my bank account! I will inform bidders on this page beside Item Number above of pending sale to Buy Now Bid and declare the End of Bidding for a week after the sale. Please come back for current bid information. Happy viewing or bidding!
Item Number: AF1014 - This item is NOT for sale!
NOTICE: These lead weights and old plastic bag are not for sale at this time but may be sold later as a collector's item ONLY! It is illegal in many states and countries to actually USE or sell them for USE!! It is your responsibility to check the laws where you live concerning owning or using any items found in your possession or on this website before purchase! No returns for all items on the website! Collectors only, please!
Bullet Weights, Inc. #BW 716 - 7/16 oz. - 8 Lead Bullet Fishing Weights in an old extremely collectible original unopened Ziplock bag - Made in Grand Island, Nebraska - Also included is an original antique collectible Trader Bills Price sticker/ stamp that is in pristine condition! This Ziplock is made of older thick plastic and may be very desirable for your private collection! Also, on the back of the package is a very old original Bar Code sticker/ stamp that is highly collectible and very clear clean condition! Based on the bar code numbers, I think that this item is a 1986 retail sale item from Trader Bills! Please wear protective gloves if you intend to handle these LEAD toxic weights/ sinkers to prevent lead poisoning! Happy bidding!
Reserve Bid Procedure Starting Price: $5,000.00 USD Only maybe later date
Item Number: AF1015 - Museum Preview - This item not for sale!
NOTICE: These lead weights and the old plastic original Ziplock bag they come in are illegal in many states and countries to actually USE or sell them for USE!! It is your responsibility to check the laws where you live concerning owning or using any items found in your possession.
Bullet Weights, Inc. Alda, Nebraska - BW18 - 1/8oz - 11 weights in a 12 weights plastic old Ziplock bag with an old bar code. It looks like some kind of paint or crud is streaked on the Please wear protective gloves when handling your LEAD weights/ sinkers! These are banned manufacture in the U.S.
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