The Wayne & Lori Edens Fishing Lure Collection

The Wayne & Lori Edens Fishing Lure Collection

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The Wayne & Lori Edens Fishing Lure Collection

The Wayne & Lori Edens Fishing Lure Collection

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MARVELOUS MAROON BOX PFLUEGER MINNOW

Lot # 1426 (Sale Order: 426 of 622)      

Marked “3 Yellow Perch” on the lid, this is the box Pflueger would have used to supply to one of their retailers with a Trade Minnow. This particular cardboard box should hold a minnow with Neverfail hangers. Such a minnow in Yellow Perch should not be too hard to find, rewarding its new owner with nice trade combo.
Marked “3 Yellow Perch” on the lid, this is the box Pflueger would have used to supply to one of their retailers with a Trade Minnow. This particular cardboard box should...more hold a minnow with Neverfail hangers. Such a minnow in Yellow Perch should not be too hard to find, rewarding its new owner with nice trade combo.

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MILLER’S REVERSIBLE MINNOW IN YELLOW WITH GOLD SPOTS

Lot # 1427 (Sale Order: 427 of 622)      

A nice circa 1915 example made after Pflueger became involved in the production of these baits. 4 - 1/2" long and consisting of 3 distinct body sections, the lower two supporting the unique Miller props, designed to rotate in opposite directions to one another. One prop is brass, the other is nickel-plated. The side hooks are hung with Neverfail hangers and the oval screw eyes and barrel swivel are also Pflueger. Showing just a tiny amount of wear, this iconic lure grades Very Good Plus at the very least, and an argument could be made for grading it Excellent Minus.
A nice circa 1915 example made after Pflueger became involved in the production of these baits. 4 - 1/2" long and consisting of 3 distinct body sections, the lower two su...morepporting the unique Miller props, designed to rotate in opposite directions to one another. One prop is brass, the other is nickel-plated. The side hooks are hung with Neverfail hangers and the oval screw eyes and barrel swivel are also Pflueger. Showing just a tiny amount of wear, this iconic lure grades Very Good Plus at the very least, and an argument could be made for grading it Excellent Minus.

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MILLER’S REVERSIBLE SPINNER IN MAROON BOX

Lot # 1428 (Sale Order: 428 of 622)      

From the Union Springs Specialty Co. of Lake Cayuga, New York, made starting about 1914. This factory fresh set includes a minty bait, nice maroon picture box, and Practical Bait Casting insert. Essentially the same spinners you’d find on the Miller’s Minnow factory mounted on a 3 - 3/4” brass wire shaft.
From the Union Springs Specialty Co. of Lake Cayuga, New York, made starting about 1914. This factory fresh set includes a minty bait, nice maroon picture box, and Practi...morecal Bait Casting insert. Essentially the same spinners you’d find on the Miller’s Minnow factory mounted on a 3 - 3/4” brass wire shaft.

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INCREDIBLE MYERS & SPELLMAN MINNOW IN BOX

Lot # 1429 (Sale Order: 429 of 622)      

This circa 1915 Minnow is the offering of Ed Myers and Jack Spellman of Shelby, Michigan who co-owned a Ford dealership there. “Myers” is prominently stamped onto the bait’s top side and the overall condition of the minnow is approaching pristine. It grades solid Excellent with super clean paint and hardware with the body of the bait measuring 3 - 1/4” long. The box’s label correctly matches the lure and it’s hard to imagine ever being able to upgrade this combo.
This circa 1915 Minnow is the offering of Ed Myers and Jack Spellman of Shelby, Michigan who co-owned a Ford dealership there. “Myers” is prominently stamped onto the bai...moret’s top side and the overall condition of the minnow is approaching pristine. It grades solid Excellent with super clean paint and hardware with the body of the bait measuring 3 - 1/4” long. The box’s label correctly matches the lure and it’s hard to imagine ever being able to upgrade this combo.

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NIFTIE MINNIE IN BOX WITH PAPER

Lot # 1430 (Sale Order: 430 of 622)      

4 - 3/8" Length. Joseph M Ness’s contribution to the clear minnow tube craze of the teens and twenties. In outstanding condition and with ornately marked propellors, this Minneapolis, MN made minnow features nickel plated nose & tail caps connected by a belly strip and two laterally running rods, to which the hook hangers are affixed. The center section is a see-through celluloid tube intended to house a live minnow for extended use. The box is minty and looks factory fresh, as does the exceedingly rare, crisp insert. It would be almost if not impossible to ever upgrade this set.
4 - 3/8" Length. Joseph M Ness’s contribution to the clear minnow tube craze of the teens and twenties. In outstanding condition and with ornately marked propellors, this...more Minneapolis, MN made minnow features nickel plated nose & tail caps connected by a belly strip and two laterally running rods, to which the hook hangers are affixed. The center section is a see-through celluloid tube intended to house a live minnow for extended use. The box is minty and looks factory fresh, as does the exceedingly rare, crisp insert. It would be almost if not impossible to ever upgrade this set.

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F. A. PARDEE “BASS BAIT” STRING TIED MINNOW

Lot # 1431 (Sale Order: 431 of 622)      

3 - 3/4” Length. Debuting in the summer of 1900, this rare and coveted early American minnow survives in wonderful condition. From its German silver props with red glass spacers to its perfect egg yolk glass eyes, it appears to be completely original. The string-tied side hooks also appear to be original to the bait. The beautiful silver finish with brown gill and back accents will grade about Excellent Minus, and with something like 10 examples known, this beauty is among the best you’ll ever see.
3 - 3/4” Length. Debuting in the summer of 1900, this rare and coveted early American minnow survives in wonderful condition. From its German silver props with red glass ...morespacers to its perfect egg yolk glass eyes, it appears to be completely original. The string-tied side hooks also appear to be original to the bait. The beautiful silver finish with brown gill and back accents will grade about Excellent Minus, and with something like 10 examples known, this beauty is among the best you’ll ever see.

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JOE PEPPER JOINTED YANKEE AERO BAIT IN BOX

Lot # 1432 (Sale Order: 432 of 622)      

Finished in white body with red head, grading a solid Excellent condition and coming in an unmarked, white two-piece cardboard box consistent with the c. 1915 production date of the lure. Listed in Pepper’s catalog at 4 - 1/2”; however, this bait actually measures a diminutive 3 - 3/8”. This bait is set apart by its extraordinary condition - which is not common among Pepper baits - as well as its uncatalogued size.
Finished in white body with red head, grading a solid Excellent condition and coming in an unmarked, white two-piece cardboard box consistent with the c. 1915 production ...moredate of the lure. Listed in Pepper’s catalog at 4 - 1/2”; however, this bait actually measures a diminutive 3 - 3/8”. This bait is set apart by its extraordinary condition - which is not common among Pepper baits - as well as its uncatalogued size.

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JOE PEPPER NATIONAL MINNOW IN GOLD SPOTTED

Lot # 1433 (Sale Order: 433 of 622)      

This 3 - 3/4" minnow is seldom seen in this color. These were made prior to 1910 and were also sold by other retailers and called the Manhattan or Vim Minnow. The bait is through-wire rigged in both directions and looks to be completely original. Flawless glass eyes and clean hardware.
This 3 - 3/4" minnow is seldom seen in this color. These were made prior to 1910 and were also sold by other retailers and called the Manhattan or Vim Minnow. The bait is...more through-wire rigged in both directions and looks to be completely original. Flawless glass eyes and clean hardware.

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PONTIAC RADIUM 3 HOOK UNDERWATER MINNOW

Lot # 1434 (Sale Order: 434 of 622)      

3” length. A product of The Pontiac Manufacturing Company based in Michigan, the circa 1909 Radium Minnows were so named as the paint used in some of the finishes was radioactive and would therefore glow. This example is finished in non-radioactive solid red with a dark back. These baits have uniquely-shaped, lobed props and the side hooks are fastened by inserting a screw through the hook eye and using a wide-rim washer to reduce friction wear. Both yellow glass eyes are solid and the paint is off the single belly weight. A great example grading Very Good to Very Good Plus.
3” length. A product of The Pontiac Manufacturing Company based in Michigan, the circa 1909 Radium Minnows were so named as the paint used in some of the finishes was rad...moreioactive and would therefore glow. This example is finished in non-radioactive solid red with a dark back. These baits have uniquely-shaped, lobed props and the side hooks are fastened by inserting a screw through the hook eye and using a wide-rim washer to reduce friction wear. Both yellow glass eyes are solid and the paint is off the single belly weight. A great example grading Very Good to Very Good Plus.

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LITHOGRAPH POSTER OF A LEFT LEAPING BASS PROMOTING HEDDON’S 200 SURFACE LURE

Lot # 1435 (Sale Order: 435 of 622)      

This lithograph is shown in The Heddon Legacy on page 273. It measures 14” x 22” and is mounted within a tasteful dark wood frame.

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MEDIUM OAK DISPLAY CASE

Lot # 1436 (Sale Order: 436 of 622)      

18" x 12" x 3 - 1/4". Excellent condition.

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MEDIUM SIZE CHERRY DISPLAY CASE

Lot # 1437 (Sale Order: 437 of 622)      

18" x 12" x 3 - 1/4". Excellent condition. This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

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SMALL WOODEN DISPLAY CASE

Lot # 1438 (Sale Order: 438 of 622)      

9" x 6" x 3 - 1/4". Excellent condition.

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HUGE 14 - 1/2 INCH WOODEN FLOAT

Lot # 1439 (Sale Order: 439 of 622)      

An unusually large float measuring well over a foot long tip to tip. Finished in yellow with a red center stripe and black banding. Condition is Excellent plus and it does not appear to have ever been used.
An unusually large float measuring well over a foot long tip to tip. Finished in yellow with a red center stripe and black banding. Condition is Excellent plus and it doe...mores not appear to have ever been used.

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RARE MASTER-KASTER PUMP ACTION ROD & REEL COMBO

Lot # 1440 (Sale Order: 440 of 622)      

Produced by the Utility Mfg Co in Wheeler, OR, this invention of Dr Harvey Rinehart and Joseph C. Berry (patent 2028311 circa 1936) was intended to provide fishermen with arthritis a way to fish with less pain. Made of rustproof Monel metal, this is model number 2, the smaller of the two sizes made. The pump action works smoothly and the rod is branded serial number 487.
Produced by the Utility Mfg Co in Wheeler, OR, this invention of Dr Harvey Rinehart and Joseph C. Berry (patent 2028311 circa 1936) was intended to provide fishermen with...more arthritis a way to fish with less pain. Made of rustproof Monel metal, this is model number 2, the smaller of the two sizes made. The pump action works smoothly and the rod is branded serial number 487.

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MEDIUM WOODEN DISPLAY CASE

Lot # 1441 (Sale Order: 441 of 622)      

Excellent condition.

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SMALL WOODEN DISPLAY CASE

Lot # 1442 (Sale Order: 442 of 622)      

10" x 5" x 3 - 1/4". Excellent condition.

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SMALL WOODEN DISPLAY CASE

Lot # 1443 (Sale Order: 443 of 622)      

8" x 8" x 3 - 1/4". Excellent condition.

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ORNATE WICKER CREEL

Lot # 1444 (Sale Order: 444 of 622)      

14" x 10" x 12". Stamped Bill Lawrence III , Geo. Lawrence’s Great Grandson, and dated 3-3-04. Bill Lawrence III (1933-2022) was a noted leatherworker himself, and had many philanthropic efforts he supported with the proceeds from selling his creels. This example is expertly crafted and many of the details pay tribute to George Lawrence’s fine, earlier work. This creel is in excellent, unused condition.
14" x 10" x 12". Stamped Bill Lawrence III , Geo. Lawrence’s Great Grandson, and dated 3-3-04. Bill Lawrence III (1933-2022) was a noted leatherworker himself, and had ma...moreny philanthropic efforts he supported with the proceeds from selling his creels. This example is expertly crafted and many of the details pay tribute to George Lawrence’s fine, earlier work. This creel is in excellent, unused condition.

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RED, WHITE, AND BLUE FISHING ROD & REEL COMBO

Lot # 1445 (Sale Order: 445 of 622)      

Shakespeare No 1975 Model DH Levelwind baitcasting reel in patriotic colors, and in near mint condition. Mounted onto an Orchard Industries Action-Rod, also in patriotic red & white, also in near mint condition.
Shakespeare No 1975 Model DH Levelwind baitcasting reel in patriotic colors, and in near mint condition. Mounted onto an Orchard Industries Action-Rod, also in patriotic ...morered & white, also in near mint condition.

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LARGE PAINTED BLUE WOODEN HUTCH

Lot # 1446 (Sale Order: 446 of 622)      

This is a custom made lure display case that Wayne had made for his prized collection. Nice heavy shelves. Lighted. This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
This is a custom made lure display case that Wayne had made for his prized collection. Nice heavy shelves. Lighted. This is not a standard shippable item and will require...more 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

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HEDDON 301 SIX HOOK COAST MINNOW IN RAINBOW

Lot # 1447 (Sale Order: 447 of 622)      

3 - 1/2” length. An unbelievable Heddon factory creation, the rainbow-colored body is that of the Heddon 300 Surface Minnow, but in the special order six-hook configuration requested by Musky fisherman. But then further taking this bait off the charts into a category unto its own is the addition of factory-installed heavy-duty Coast Minnow prop shafts, fore and aft, giving this behemoth the appearance of a substantial and very capable large gamefish bait. Solid glass eyes, a few small flakes, and two clipped tines on the rear hook. This incredibly rare bait grades around Excellent Minus.
3 - 1/2” length. An unbelievable Heddon factory creation, the rainbow-colored body is that of the Heddon 300 Surface Minnow, but in the special order six-hook configurati...moreon requested by Musky fisherman. But then further taking this bait off the charts into a category unto its own is the addition of factory-installed heavy-duty Coast Minnow prop shafts, fore and aft, giving this behemoth the appearance of a substantial and very capable large gamefish bait. Solid glass eyes, a few small flakes, and two clipped tines on the rear hook. This incredibly rare bait grades around Excellent Minus.

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HEDDON 7509X IN BLUE SCALE

Lot # 1448 (Sale Order: 448 of 622)      

4 - 1/2" Length. Beautiful steel-blue tone to the scales, solid glass eyes, and clean hardware. It has a few age lines and it’s missing a rear hook, which is easily replaced. It grades at least Very Good+, maybe higher depending on how you feel about age lines. Housed in its nice, solid Downleaping Bass box, which is correctly stamped 7509X in red ink on both ends.
4 - 1/2" Length. Beautiful steel-blue tone to the scales, solid glass eyes, and clean hardware. It has a few age lines and it’s missing a rear hook, which is easily repla...moreced. It grades at least Very Good+, maybe higher depending on how you feel about age lines. Housed in its nice, solid Downleaping Bass box, which is correctly stamped 7509X in red ink on both ends.

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HEDDON C8502, S8509P, AND 8509LUM RET BASSERS IN BOXES

Lot # 1449 (Sale Order: 449 of 622)      

4 - 1/4" Length. Three more rare, beautiful Bassers, all in higher grades, all with the “Heddon Basser” dive lip, and all having perfect glass eyes. All three boxes are believed to be correctly marked, the S8509P denoting the Saltwater rigging. The LUM RET example has a coating of the dust this finish produces with age, and could clean. Boxes are all solid on all corners and seams and all grade between Very Good Plus and Excellent. A Heddon red border catalog and Night Glowing Bait insert are also included with this lot.
4 - 1/4" Length. Three more rare, beautiful Bassers, all in higher grades, all with the “Heddon Basser” dive lip, and all having perfect glass eyes. All three boxes are b...moreelieved to be correctly marked, the S8509P denoting the Saltwater rigging. The LUM RET example has a coating of the dust this finish produces with age, and could clean. Boxes are all solid on all corners and seams and all grade between Very Good Plus and Excellent. A Heddon red border catalog and Night Glowing Bait insert are also included with this lot.

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HEDDON 7505RH VAMP IN YELLOW BODY RED HEAD

Lot # 1450 (Sale Order: 450 of 622)      

4 - 1/2” length. Never a cataloged color on a Heddon Vamp, this rare WWII-era example is as nice as you’ll ever find. Solid Excellent condition with gleaming hardware and clear glass eyes, this example was probably never fished.
4 - 1/2” length. Never a cataloged color on a Heddon Vamp, this rare WWII-era example is as nice as you’ll ever find. Solid Excellent condition with gleaming hardware and...more clear glass eyes, this example was probably never fished.

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