Pflueger Vintage Fishing Lures

An early tackle name

Pflueger traces a deep tackle history and highlights an 1883 paint patent in its company history. Collectors encounter wood and metal lures, unusual early forms, and packaging from different company-name periods.

Clues to record

• Enterprise, Pflueger, Four Brothers, or related naming on box or lure.
• Body material, exact dimensions, wing or blade components, and hook arrangement.
• Paint or luminous-finish claims supported by reference comparison.
• Wood-box or paper-label construction and end markings.

Why catalog research matters

Some Pflueger lures look unlike the familiar wooden plugs associated with later collecting. Catalogs and specialized box references can be especially important for identifying early or short-lived forms.

Common traps

A luminous-looking or unusual lure is not automatically rare. Verify the exact model and production context, and distinguish company history from the age of the specific example in hand.