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Hello Duffy and Tater,
Duffy,
The truth is I have tons of lures both old and new, and have been hoarding them for many years. I only have a handfull (25 or 30) truely old lures but I have lost count of the using "stuff" that I now have. Many years ago the count was over 500 and that didn't count the ones in tackle boxes and on rods. I should also point out that doesn't include spinner baits, spoons, spinners, flies, etc, etc.
Now I have to admit that I have a small edge over some people in the fact my Brother in Law guided professionaly and has given me many lures over the years, his stash makes mine look like a childs tackle box! Also one of the fellows I deal with at the local Flea market has "thousands" in his basement and on occasion he will bring in a handfull of lures that I just can't pass up. Looking forward to seeing your collection, I may try to take a picture of two of my standing lure boxes (after it warms up a bit)..
Tater,
I am also looking forward to seeing Grampa's lures (I am a Grampa also). And several of the newer lures (60's) that are still in boxes are ones I bought to fish with years ago and for some reason kept the boxes! As soon as warm weather gets here I am out the door with a hanfull of rods in my hand! I was introduced to pond fishing 20 years ago and am hooked for life..................My secret is, find out what they are hitting on a given day and take a rod with that lure on it. Some of the ponds I go to require 5 rods and 5 back-up lures and others take 2. I don't want to be idle so I don't switch lures in the boat I just keep a rod handy......................( I am old, what are you going to do???? ;-)..........) Take care and God bless. cordell P.S. I am sorry to hear about your Grandfather passing. TC&GB ...C
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