There are many Japanese and American collectors who eagerly seek tackle from this era. So far prices have remained reasonable, especially when you compare the prices of modern day tackle. There are even tournaments that have been organized using fishing tackle from this era. Information, photographs, early tournament patches, trophies, are all popular. As these maturing collectors narrow their collecting interests, there are still scads of beginning collectors, and dealers, buying just about anything to do with fishing.
Values are a touchy subject.
Fishing tackle seems to be continuing its upwards trend. Value is sometimes driven by need, more and more collectors are paying just a slight bit more than they think something is worth just to fill a hole in their collection. What once was a hobby for everyone, is pricing itself beyond some folks reach. Some of the more expensive tackle that once was obtainable inexpensively, now takes consideration, commitment, and a little agonizing to purchase. As tackle gets harder to find, prices should continue to climb.