40 years ago, I used to do some bass fishing in a local small river.
When bass fishing became a crazy – money game, I backed off and ended up Trout fishing in high mountain lakes.

Lots of moves and houses later, old gear gets lost.

I had a small box in the garage for decades, I looked in it a few times and the top layer was melted soft baits and rusted hooks.
I finally dumped it and underneath I found several of my old favorite lures.

A Bomber jointed long “A” that was in like new condition, nothing to do but sharpen the hooks.
Several Rapalas, jointed J-6s and J-9s, and a couple of “Shad Raps” with rusty hooks and split rings.
I replaced some hooks and split rings and polished them all up.

I have not seems any of these since the early 80s.
Brings back memories.

Left,
Re built
New hooks and spilt rings

Right
Still rusty
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Cool!

Shallow to deep, that looks like a dangerous offering.

Silver Rapala's are one of my favorites.

Old lures are fascinating.

I should take more pictures.

Thanks again for posting!

time to go out and use them

I wish I had a count of how many fish I have caught on a Rapala. I am a fan of a F-7 in the small ozark streams in Missouri.

Those old ones can be pretty darn collectible for someone, just not me. I've got step-dad's fathers tackle box down the basement and I don't know what I have.

Do search of old lures for sale and prepare to be amazed. As a part time amateur collector I can't afford the hobby any more .

Never knew Bomber made a jointed long A. powdr