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Published: 26 December 2017

‘Mystery’ Lure Has Tackle Collectors Baffled

By Louie Stout

‘Mystery’ Lure Has Tackle Collectors Baffled

Antique lure collectors are an inquisitive bunch. Sure, they like to add old-time baits and tackle to their collections. The rarer and harder an item is, the more collectors treasure it.

But there’s more to avid collecting than perceived value of relic lure or gear. These folks are historical buffs and can tell you the story behind each lure in their collections.

Where and how it was made, how many were made, where it was tested and even background on the man who created it.

And it’s that part that is driving Mike Kechkaylo of Berrien Springs crazy.

You see, Kechkaylo recently purchased one of the rarest lures of all. So rare, in fact that not even the most experienced antique lure collector can identify it.

“As far as I know, it’s the only one in existence,” he said. “I’ve been collecting and studying antique lures for 40 years and I’ve never seen one like it.”

And that drives an avid collector crazy.

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Winter Steelheading Can be Productive for Hardy Anglers

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Published: 18 December 2017

By Louie Stout

Winter Steelheading Can be Productive for Hardy Anglers

A dilemma for steelhead anglers occurs every winter: The St. Joseph River is full of steelhead, but it's snowy and it's cold.

How badly do you want to catch them?

Mike Jones of Mishawaka wants to catch them badly. Fishing's in his blood - year-round. When he's not chasing steelhead or walleyes in the winter, he's trying to outfox catfish or bluegill at other times of the year.

That's why he spends as much time as he can on the river and his success speaks for itself.

"Last year, my fishing partners and I caught 137 steelhead from late October through March," he said.

With more fish in the river this year, December through March should be even better.

If you can handle the weather.

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