Fishing in Style: Keep Your Catch in a Fishing Creel
A vintage fishing creel adds a touch of history to your fishing excursions. You will find a wide array of creels for sale on eBay. An antique fishing basket is sure to complement your fishing vest as well as provide functionality. Look for a variety of used, affordably priced fishing creels for sale on eBay.
What types of vintage fishing creels are available on eBay?A common type of antique fishing basket is the wicker basket. You will find creels from various countries like the U.S., Great Britain, Scotland, Ireland, Canada, and other parts of Europe. Many are wicker with leather trim, although you may also find canvas and leather or just leather. A vintage trout creel with sometimes come with cushioning on the lid in order to hold flies. In general, creels are made to float just in case they end up in the water. A body shape called a bobber creel is particularly good at floating and staying upright in the water. In addition, a vintage fishing creel may be over the shoulder, backpack style, or a fishing creel basket with an open top and handles.
There are over 200 different types of creels. You may want to become more familiar with the common types as well as the rarer varieties. On occasion, a rare, one-of-a-kind creel may be offered for sale online.
Essentials to look for in an antique fishing creelCreels are designed to carry caught fish. Antique creels also carried blocks of peat. In addition, creels are used to catch and hold lobsters and other crustaceans. Keep in mind that an antique fishing creel is designed to work as an evaporative cooler. The typical method is to line the creel with moss and dip it in cool water. This keeps the catch chilled. Look for hardy wicker without defects and strong leather straps. If you are searching for a canvas creel, be sure to inspect the snaps and other attachments for any excessive wear.
Who are some common makers of vintage creels?Preowned creels made entirely of leather became more common in the late 1600s. Willow and wicker became more common in the 1800s. Some of the most important creel makers were the George Lawrence Company, John Clark Saddlery, W.H. McMonies & Company, Joseph Schnell, E.P. Peters Company, K.G. McKeeman, and the A.E. Nelson Leather Company. These are typically quite collectible and were made with high-quality leather meant to last for generations.