This is a photo taken of me at Nationals last July. 

LOOKING for more of These too!!!! Made in JAPAN ONLY

Special Order Shad Raps...... Only 10,000 Made for the entire USA. None made for anywhere else in the World either..... I have other special order colors. If you live in MN, Wis. or ND or SD you already know about these otherwise I do not think you will find any.$8.00 each... I have about 30 left. 

Ever wonder what a Bagley smallfry Bass Lure looks like before it is painted? here you go. This is an old one too.... all brass hardware. 

Here's some Nice handmade older crankbaits for sale. Ignore the text on the photo. Your choice 10.00 each!!!!! I want to sell these. Thanks! 

Nice Pike O reno I got for my RAIN collection. Got any you want to sell?????  

Here were some shots that were in my VINTAGE REEL CALENDAR for 2006. I do not think I will do one for 2007..... They did not sell well and I lost money on them. 

Here were some shots in my Last ( 2006) Vintage Lure Calendar!!  

This one came all the way from Japan!! 

Looking for Tuff Sonics for the Grandson's Sonic Collection!! 

Here's a Natural finish Heddon Hedd Hunter that someone asked me about $20.00 plus shipping! Never Opened either.  

Here's a card I made for my shop.................. e-mail me if you need some cards made for any hobby or business.  

Most of youknow that I own a Guitar Shop too... Take a look at it when you get a chance here http//cochranguitars.com 

I am the Editor of the Vintage Lure Calendar Series too... This coming year will mark the 7 th Calendar I have published for sale.  

This is a glow in the dark Card I came up with. The light colored lettering as well as the lure and box top all glow in the dark.......  

Here is another Hobby Card Sample for my own Shop I made........ If you need some cards made just e-mail me. vaneco@otecom.net 

Here's some More RAIN colored Southbends I collect. 

Here is part of my RAIN collection I am currently collecting..... 

I make Hobby Cards too. They cost $25.00 ( includes all artwork) for the first 100 cards. The second 100 cards are only $20.00. The shipping for up to 400 cards is just $4.05 Priority Mial. 

I own a small Tackle Shop In Martinsville, Illinois. I am also a wholesale Dealer with Bass Pro Shops. The wholesale division is now called America Rod and Gun. I opened my shop in 1985.
I am an NFLCC member and I buy and sell New and Old Lures. I currently collect the following Lures. RAINBOW colored Southbend Lures. I also collect Hellbenders for Felicia Cochran ( My Granddaughter) and Sonics for Garett Cochran ( My Grandson) . 

Hope you can find some lures you like!!!