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- Start with a neutral background and diffuse light. Photograph the lure before cleaning, removing hooks, or rearranging parts.
- Capture both full sides, then the belly and back.
- Add nose, tail, lip, line tie, hook hangers, joints, and eye close-ups.
- Measure body length without hooks and show a ruler in one image.
- Photograph every side of the box and any insert.
Start with a neutral background and diffuse light. Photograph the lure before cleaning, removing hooks, or rearranging parts.
A phone camera is enough when the lure fills the frame and stays sharp. Avoid flash glare on glass eyes and metal lips.
Capture both full sides, then the belly and back.
Many stamps appear on only one side or the belly. Paint patterns can also differ side to side after wear or repaint.
Add nose, tail, lip, line tie, hook hangers, joints, and eye close-ups.
Hardware often carries more dating value than the broad silhouette.
Measure body length without hooks and show a ruler in one image.
State clearly whether the lip is included. Exact size separates closely related model families.
Photograph every side of the box and any insert.
End labels, color codes, company names, and paper construction can help confirm or challenge a pairing.
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