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Famed Antique Lure Collector
to Appear
at BASS Masters Classic Outdoor Show
NEW ORLEANS, La.---July 25, 2001---Karl White has compiled such a large selection
of antique lures and tackle that it will take a diesel truck
to bring his selected items to the 2001 BASS Masters Classic
Outdoor Show, Aug. 2-4, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
"Karl White is recognized as one of
the foremost authorities on antique lures, tackle, boats and
motors," said Dave Precht, Editor of BASSMASTER Magazine."His
lure collection is one of the largest in the world."
"I practically have everything that
exists in terms of antique fishing gear," said White, who
has been a collector of antique tackle for 53 years.
He has acquired a collection of over 20,000
items worth more than $4 million. Much of his collection will
be on display at next week's outdoor show.
One prized possession is the very first
bass fishing boat. The 1949 Skeeter wooden bass boat will be
on display and will be fully rigged complete with a matching
Mercury Motor, tackle box, and rod and reel. All of these items
are from the same era and White says, "it will be just like
fishing in 1949."
Other anticipated attractions are the first
three lures from every major maker, the first electric engine,
the first plug ever sold and the most expensive tackle item ever
sold at a public auction in the United States, a Snyder Reel,
valued at $31,000.
"Sporting antiques are the most sought
after antiques for fans because it takes them back to the past."
White also states that collecting these items is important because
"it is impossible to determine where things are headed,
if we do not know where we have been."
This is White's third appearance at the
BASS Masters Classic Outdoor Show and visitors can expect to
see the evolution of fishing. His exhibition will show the progression
of bass fishing and how far the sport has matured in the past
century.
Aside from White's personal collection,
everyone is encouraged to bring in their antique fishing gear
for free appraisal.
"White's column in BASSMASTER Magazine,
What's it Worth? is one of the most popular regular features,"
says Precht. His book, Fishing Tackle Antiques & Collectibles,
is the premier reference source for information about vintage
tackle, a rapidly growing segment of the nation's collector market.
The BASS Masters Classic Outdoor show will
be held in conjunction with the weigh-ins for the first two days
of the Classic at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. "It
will add a new dimension to both the Classic Outdoor Show and
the weigh-in to have both events in the same facility,"
said Dave Ellison, Classic Special Events Director. "It
will make the first two weigh-ins more exciting than ever."
ESPN2 will showcase the 2001 BASS Masters
Classic during each day of competition with same-day coverage
on Thursday, August 2nd and Friday August 3rd taking place from
6 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. (Eastern). ESPN2 will also provide live
updates on Saturday, August 4th, from 7 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
as well as covering the final weigh-in from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30
p.m.
Additionally, ESPN2 will present a one-hour
special on the 2001 BASS Masters Classic. The telecast is August
18 at 9 p.m. (Eastern). The program will provide complete coverage
of bass fishing's world championship held on the sprawling Louisiana
Delta.
Sponsors of the 2001 BASS Masters Classic
include: Chevrolet Trucks, Mercury Marine, Yamaha Engines, Triton
Boats, Skeeter Boats, Lowrance Electronics, Pennzoil Marine,
Flowmaster Exhaust Systems, Stowaway Batteries, Kuhmo Tires,
Long John Silver's, Gore-Tex Outwear, Motorguide Trolling Motors,
Bass Pro Shops, Armstrong Industrial Hand Tools, GMAC Vehicle
& Boat Insurance, B.A.S.S. Platinum First USA Visa Card.
Associate Sponsors include: Bass Cat Boats,
G3 Boats
Regional Sponsors include: State of Louisiana,
Jefferson Parish Tourism, Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation
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