Vintage Fishing Lures Auction Featuring Storm Pre-Rapala, Bagley & Arbogast Collections
Sale Starts
Nov 25
5pmSale Ends
Dec 16
7pmTerms & Conditions
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Cates Auction & Real Estate Company
Description & Details
This auction features a remarkable private collection of vintage fishing lures spanning multiple eras of American lure craftsmanship. Included are rare Storm Pre-Rapala Wiggle Warts, classic Bagley balsa models, Fred Arbogast topwater icons, and many other sought-after pieces. Many lots include multiple lures, offering excellent opportunities for collectors, anglers, and resellers alike.
Highlighted items from this auction include
Storm Pre-Rapala Wiggle Wart lures five-piece lot in varied colors
Storm Pre-Rapala Wiggle Wart fishing lures seven-piece collection
Fred Arbogast Jitterbugs seven early examples in classic finishes
Storm Pre-Rapala Lil Tubby lures five mixed-color vintage models
Bagley DB-3 balsa wood lures nine lures in assorted patterns
Heddon River Runt Spooks desirable multi-piece assortment
Rebel Deep Wee R lures mixed-color vintage crankbaits
Bomber Model A lures classic shapes in collectible finishes
Rapala Countdown models multiple original Finnish balsa lures
Creek Chub Pikie minnows early body shapes with glass eyes
Cordell Big O crankbaits vintage versions in rare colors
Smithwick Devil Horse multi-prop topwater classics
Bagley Balsa B models known for action and buoyancy
Lazy Ike lures original vintage shapes for collectors
Heddon Crazy Crawler early wooden topwater design
Arbogast Hula Poppers classic surface lures in old colors
Storm ThinFin lures floating and sinking vintage mixes
Rapala Original Floaters iconic balsa models in mixed sizes
Bomber Water Dogs early diving models in collectible patterns
Bagley Killer B lures several balsa examples in proven finishes












































































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