Don't forget to check out our other lure galleries Gallery I: Early 20th Century Collectibles Gallery II: Rodents, Reptiles, and Other Critter-Shaped Baits About the Author Rob Pavey, a full-time writer and outdoors columnist with The Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle, has collected and studied fishing lures more than 24 years. His award winning collection of early lures and boxes is among the most comprehensive ever assembled. Rob is a 22-year member of the National Fishing Lure Collectors Club and has authored or edited three reference books on antique tackle and written dozens of magazine and feature articles on the topic. His educational website www.mrlurebox.com contains photos and details on hundreds of other early lure makers, as well as information on collecting and appraisals. If you've got a lure you think he might be interested in, or just want to ask him some questions about collecting antique tackle, shoot him an email at: rpavey1@comcast.net