Catching fish on top-water lures can be so exciting that some anglers would rather catch one fish on a top-water than two or three down deep.

Families enjoy painting fishing lures for a spring break activity at the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center in Fort Smith. Click here to see more photos from the morning. Johnathan ...

“I have hundreds of lures sitting around, but they’re horrible,” he said of his first attempts. “I initially started out making spinnerbaits and plastics and I’ve made a few jigs, too.

“Making lures kind of put a crimp on it. But it will be a while before I get some stuff in that I need to make more, so I plan to do a little fishing this weekend.” ...

William Thomas Mann, 72, a fishing champion who built a multimillion-dollar business making fishing lures, died Friday in Birmingham, Ala. The cause of death was not reported, but Mann had ...

Trevor LeBlanc, one of Hill’s fishing buddies, has used the coach’s lures on fishing trips. “He’s pretty good at it,” LeBlanc said. “It’s a great hobby for him.

The lure, never fished, was worth between $2,000 and $3,000. McBurney is a vintage lure expert, currently updating the famous Made in Michigan Fishing Lures guide written by the late George Richey.

They are rare and highly collectible fishing lures. Spoon-Fin boxes are difficult to find, too. The Hoage Spoon Fin’s makers called it “The Perfect Minnow.” 5. Best Use of Child Labor ...

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 ...

Older lures can fetch a high price, but for many, sentimental value is more important. Colorful fishing lures found at New Generations of Harmony, including some that are newer. (Contributed photo ...