The box a lure came in may be worth as much as the lure itself, in some cases more. Early boxes, for some companies, were sliding top, box jointed, wooden. These boxes are rare, and bring a premium price. Most boxes were made of cardboard, and many had beautiful graphics. Early metal spoons, and spinners, have some value.
Reels are an area of collectible fishing tackle that has received less attention than the lures.
Reels by the better makers have been collectible for years, and most tackle collectors have had a few reels to add color to their lure collection. Though the most collectible reels are expensive and hard to find, many of the more common reels are still inexpensive and relatively easy to find. Early fly and casting reels with names like Hardy, Vom Hofe, conroy, Meek, Milam are very collectible, and many are expensive. Reels by Pfleuger, Shakespeare, South Bend, Bronson, and others are much less expensive and are a welcome addition to many collectors. Single action fly reels, multiplying fly reels, are both eagerly sought.