KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Randy Anderson reached into a display case, carefully picked up an antique fishing lure and handled it with the same care as some would a rare gem.

As the weather grows warmer, our thoughts begin to turn toward the joys of summer. One of these, for many people, is the sometimes tranquilizing, sometimes stimulating sport of fishing, which carries ...

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 ...

When it comes to antique fishing lures and other tackle, I’m more of an accumulator than a collector. If I see something cool for short money at a tag sale, then I’ll latch on to it. I don’t collect ...