NFLCC Region Three Tackle Shows

07/30/2026

Frog hop Thursday !

07/21/2026

NFLCC Region 3 Show Awards Presented at the 2026 National Show

Presented by NFLCC President Chris Slusar and Awards Chairman Kevin Orr

The NFLCC Region 3 Show Awards were presented during the 2026 National Show, recognizing the outstanding efforts of our show hosts who continue to provide exceptional events for collectors across the region.

Platinum Show Award

Winterfest
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Show Hosts: Russell Kear and Gibby Gibson

Platinum Show Award

Fall Fest
Hickory, North Carolina
Show Host: Pat Tierney

Gold Show Award

Heart of Dixie
Gadsden, Alabama
Show Hosts: Jimmy Pettis and Chris Davenport

Silver Show Award

Magnolia State
Tupelo, Mississippi
Show Hosts: Mike Easley and Allen Stokes

Congratulations to all of these outstanding show hosts for a job well done and for presenting award-winning tackle shows. Their dedication, hard work, and commitment continue to make these events a success. When shows reach this level of excellence, everyone in the NFLCC benefits.

Region 3 VP Russell Kear graciously accepted the awards on behalf of the hosts who were unable to attend the National Show.

We look forward to attending these outstanding shows each year and sincerely thank all of the hosts for their countless hours of planning and effort in bringing such enjoyable and successful tackle collecting events to our members.

07/20/2026

NFLCC 50th Anniversary National Lure Show – Fort Wayne, Indiana

The National Fishing Lure Collectors Club (NFLCC) held its Annual National Lure Show on July 9–11, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the club’s founding in 1976.

This milestone event featured more than 350 show tables and 80 outstanding collection display tables, showcasing an incredible variety of vintage fishing lures and tackle. Before the show officially opened, members enjoyed plenty of fellowship, trading, and reconnecting with old friends, setting the tone for a memorable weekend.

The display room was exceptional, with several new awards presented to recognize the outstanding collections on exhibit. The displays certainly did not disappoint and reflected the passion and dedication of NFLCC members.

Friday night’s Survivorship Auction was another tremendous success. Members had the opportunity to bid on many rare and desirable pieces of fishing tackle, allowing these special items to find new homes in collections across the country. The NFLCC Survivorship Program helps the families of deceased members receive the best possible return on their loved one’s collection, with the auction proceeds going directly to the surviving family members.

This year’s National was widely regarded as one of the best in several years. Attendance was strong, with member-vendors and collectors alike enjoying a weekend filled with buying, selling, trading, and sharing their knowledge of the hobby.

The NFLCC’s 50th Anniversary National truly captured what our hobby is all about—fun, fellowship, lasting friendships, and a shared passion for collecting vintage fishing lures.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this milestone event such a success. We look forward to seeing everyone again at next year’s National!

05/17/2026

2nd Annual Magnolia State Tackle Show

Off-the-Street Appraisals and Auction

One of the highlights of the 2nd Annual Magnolia State Tackle Show was the off-the-street tackle appraisals and auction activity throughout the weekend. Several attendees brought in vintage tackle, lures, and collections to be identified and evaluated by experienced NFLCC members and appraisers.

Gibby Gibson, one of our expert appraisers, spent time explaining how vintage lures are identified and valued, helping attendees better understand the history and worth of the tackle they brought in. After each appraisal, owners could decide whether to keep their items or place them into the live floor auction.

Several groups of lures and vintage tackle were brought in during the show, with one auction being held on the floor.

One notable group included lures made by Dr. Henry Holleman of Mississippi. These lures were auctioned alongside several Bagley Bait Company lures and a couple of tackle boxes full of vintage fishing tackle. The auction drew strong interest from collectors and added another exciting part to a very successful weekend show.

Special thanks to everyone who brought tackle in for appraisal and auction. Your participation helped make the show both educational and enjoyable for collectors and attendees alike.

05/13/2026

2nd Annual Magnolia State Tackle Show

Group 2 - Pictures from vendor and collectors tables at the show — see below.

The 2nd Annual Magnolia State Tackle Show, an National Fishing Lure Collectors Club sponsored event, was a great success once again.

Many thanks to all the members who purchased tables and helped make the show possible. The variety of vintage tackle, lures, reels, rods, collectibles, and displays made for a great weekend of trading, visiting, and sharing knowledge with fellow collectors and families from across the region.

We truly appreciate everyone who supported the show and helped create another outstanding event for the hobby.

05/13/2026

2nd Annual Magnolia State Tackle Show

Group 1 - Pictures from vendor and collectors tables at the show — see below.

The 2nd Annual Magnolia State Tackle Show, an National Fishing Lure Collectors Club sponsored event, was a great success once again.

Many thanks to all the members who purchased tables and helped make the show possible. The variety of vintage tackle, lures, reels, rods, collectibles, and displays made for a great weekend of trading, visiting, and sharing knowledge with fellow collectors and families from across the region.

We truly appreciate everyone who supported the show and helped create another outstanding event for the hobby.

05/13/2026

05/13/2026

The Survivorship Auction held Friday night at the 2nd Annual Magnolia State Tackle Show was a huge success.

The National Fishing Lure Collectors Club Survivorship Program was created to help the families of deceased members receive the best possible return on their loved one’s collections while placing treasured tackle into the hands of fellow collectors who truly appreciate it.

We would like to sincerely thank everyone who attended and bid during the auction, all the members who volunteered their time and effort to help conduct the sale, and especially the family for trusting us with such an important collection.

The support, fellowship, and respect shown throughout the evening are what make the tackle collecting community so special.