Joe's Old Lures - Antique Fishing Tackle Web Sites

Antique Fishing Lures
Upcoming Lure Shows

These are some of the antique fishing tackle collector shows that are coming up soon.
Send me an email if you would like to have your show information added to this list.

I will not advertise any show that encourages people to bypass Paypal fees by using
the "friends and family" option to pay for registration and/or tables or by any other means.

January 2-5, 2025 - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
36th Annual
NFLCC Region 3 Pigeon Forge Show Winterfest 2025

**AII Indoors!** January 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 2025
(New days! Thursday through Sunday)

The Ramsey Hotel and Convention Center
3230 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 For reservations call (865) 428-2700

The Ramsey Hotel and Convention Center is located in the center of action-packed Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Nearby attractions include the LeConte Center, The Ripken Experience, Dolly Parton's Stampede, Dollywood, Splash Country, The Island, Bass Pro Shop, many great restaurants, attractions and shopping venues plus only 10 miles from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and great trout fishing. The hotel features a large oversized lobby, a huge 24-hour indoor waterfall heated pool, family size hot tub, fire pit patio with nightly family movies on a giant movie screen viewable from the pool and pool bar, and free fresh popped popcorn. Guests have access to a 24-hour fitness center and business center. Guest rooms feature new pillow top mattresses, all white duvets, linens and bath towels, large LCD TVs, free high-speed Wi-Fi, Keurig coffee makers, mini-fridges, microwaves, hair dryers, iron and ironing boards, and Bath & Body bath amenities.
Special NFLCC Show Room Rates: 2 queen beds or king room $129 per night + tax (includes full buffet style breakfast) Reservations must be made by December 3,2024 to guarantee this rate. Be sure to ask for for NFLCC show rate!

Show host Russell Kear (865) 712-6623; email rdkear@comcast.net

Click here for show flyer and registration form

The Great Milwaukee Classic
January 16th - 19th, 2025

Our 44th gathering is set for January 2025! The event will take place between January 16^th and 19^th. As usual, we expect to have busy room trading ahead of the event, with folks arriving early in the week. We will host a combined survivor and consignment auction on Thursday, January 16^th, silent auctions during the show and a live survivor auction during the evening of Saturday, January 18th. The live auctions will be called by Carol Miller, a crowd favorite. The show team will host registration and auction previews….stay tuned for details on date and timing. Our well-advertised event is always popular with the public crowd.

NFLCC members are eligible to consign items to the January 16^th auction. Please contact Bill McVeigh (bluelure@mwpt.com) or Chris Slusar (cjslusar@gmail.com) with any questions.

Please consider joining us.…. we look forward to hosting you! If you have any questions at all, please reach out to Chris….contact info below.

Host Location:

Sheraton Milwaukee-Brookfield Hotel: 1-262-364-1100

375 S. Moorland Road Reservations: 1-888-627-8235

Brookfield, WI

Room Reservations:

Must be made by January 7^th, 2025 to ensure show rates ($94 plus tax, single/double). Contact Marriott Reservations (888-627-8235), mention “The fishing lure show”. An on-line reservation link is available- contact Chris for details.

Show Tables:

Tables are $40 each, which includes registration. Registration without a table, $10. Please contact Chris if you’re interested. We are typically sold-out well ahead of the show, so consider reserving your tables early.

Show Host:

Chris Slusar- Ph. 262-960-2230 or cjslusar@gmail.com

February 14-15, 2025 - Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Bartlesville NFLCC Tackle Show

February 14 & 15, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn, 205 SW Frank Phillips, Bartlesville, Ok.

The show will be held in the hotel exhibit hall

Thursday, February 13, 2025, room trading

Friday, February 14, 2025, 3:30 till 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 15, 2025, 8 am, till 1:00 p.m.

Click here for show flyer and registration:

February 15, 2025 - Montpelier, Ohio
2025 Montpelier Fishing Tackle & Sporting Collectibles Show

Come join us on February 15, 2025 from 8am to 3pm for the 24th annual show!

Admission is $5 for adults, kids 16 and under are free with an adult.

Vendors can purchase tables for $25 a piece (mostly 8’ tables) see below for vendor registration form.

Hotel rooms are $89 per night if you mention the lure show. Contact them at 419-485-5555 for an availablity.

Click here for show flyer

February 21-23, 2025 - St. Augustine, Florida
3rd Annual Florida International Antique Tackle Show
February 21-23, 2025
At World Golf Village — St. Augustine, Florida
Come join us for the Florida International Antique Tackle Show
Hosted by the Florida Antique Tackle Collectors and Renaissance Hotel, Resort & Conference Center at beautiful World Golf Village

Special room rates are $155 nightly, which include many amenities —- including golf, fishing, area beaches and historic downtown St. Augustine. Quality dining is available on the premises as well, including World Famous Caddyshack Bar & Grill.

Join collectors from around the world for The Largest Vintage Tackle Show in the South.
Hundreds of tables of quality tackle in a beautiful setting, plus our Saturday Night Auction. For hotel reservations call 800-468-3571 and mention “Florida International Antique Tackle Collectors Show” and “Renaissance World Golf Village”. Click here for reservation link. Be sure to enter the specified member code and book by February 10^th to secure the discounted rate.

Registration is $15. Tables are $40 each until September 1^st, then $45. Membership is $35.

Contact show hosts for additional information:
Jim Berglund 904-303-6503 thetackleshackflorida@yahoo.com
Chris Smith 904-315-3944 chris@southernbreezeof.com

Click here for show flyer and registration form

March 13-15, 2025 - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Eastern States Antique Tackle Show Presented by Region II-NFLCC, CATC, ORCA

Eisenhower Hotel and Conference Center
Gettysburg, 2634 Emmitsburg Road
Gettysburg, Pa. 17325
Reserve your room now by calling: 717-334-8121

Questions? call Gary Lopez at: (267) 337-0474

Click here for show flyer and registration form

April 5, 2025 - Portland, Oregon

NFLCC REGION 9 SPRING SHOW
Saturday, April 5th, 2025
Room Trading April 3rd & 4th (and for some April 1st)
HOLIDAY INN HOTEL / 503-256-5000
Shuttle available from Portland Airport to Hotel

Click here for show flyer and registration form

May 9-10, 2025 - Crystal River, Florida
Crystal River Spring Invitational Antique Tackle Show
May 9th and 10th, 2025
at the Plantation Resort on Crystal River
9301 West Fort Island Trail
Crystal River FL 34429

We proudly announce our F.A.T.C. Spring Show in beautiful Crystal River, close to many nearby attractions, great dining and ample shopping opportunities.

Plantation Resort on Crystal River offers unforgettable experiences for all in Florida’s historic Capital of the Manatee. Guests will find a full-service resort with classic rooms, excellent dining, a lagoon-style pool, an Aveda spa, and a world-class golf course.

For hotel reservations, call 800-632-6262 between 10am and 6 pm
Mention Florida Antique Tackle Collectors 2025. Ask for rooms in the Jasmine or Orchid buildings.

Friday: Members Only 8am-6pm - Open to Public 10am-4pm
Saturday: Member Only 8am-6pm - Open to Public 9am-5pm
Saturday Night Auction to be determined.
Sunday: Exhibit Teardown 8 am – 12pm

For additional information on the show contact show hosts Tom Wilkerson & Grace Chlastawa
at 352-546-5828 or 352-209-9654 oldstufflures@gmail.com

Click here for show flyer and registration form