Lure Collection (page 2)

Folklore / Lupeux
A sinister creature of the night in Berry, central France, the mocking cry of the LUPEUX can lure the unwary passer-by into dangerous bogs

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Hand tied fly fishing wet flies and rod

Carrot Tied to Stick

Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II role Soga no Goro fox trap
Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II in the role of Soga no Goro with fox trap, Actor in the role of Soga no Goro, in kimono with pattern of butterflies and calligraphy, holding a fox trap

UK. A traditional salmon fishing fly

LULLY / ARMIDE
Armide has seduced all the other crusading knights : will she also lure Renaud to his downfall ? Yes, but since its all done by magic it doesn t count... Date: first performed 1686

Common tern -Sterna hirundo-, calling, perched on a haystack, Neuwerk island near Cuxhaven, Hamburg Wadden Sea, Germany, Europe

Young Wolf being thrown into ring as a lure for falconers Golden Eagles at Eagle Hunyers Festival in western Mongolia

Melanocetus johnsonii, humpback blackdevil
Specimen jar containing a humpback devilfish (Melanocetus johnsonii), held in the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London

USA, Washington, Seabeck. Vintage lures used for salmon fishing

UK. Antique fly-tying equipment with a traditionally tied salmon fly in the vice on a fly-tiers bench

UK. A traditional salmon fishing fly called a Green Highlander

UK. A trout fishing wet fly known as an Invicta secured in a fly-tying vice

UK. A trout fishing fly simulating a nymph secured in a fly-tying vice

Fishing guide, Colin Burch, holds up a 30 lb Nile Perch caught on a lure. Nile perch are the largest freshwater fish accessible to anglers

Woman blowing the Lure, Vasterbotten, Sweden (now Finland)
Woman of Westrobothnia, Vasterbotten, Sweden (now in Finland) blowing the Lur (Lure, Lurr), a long horn, from a hilltop. Its purposes included signalling and calling cattle. circa late 18th century

Hunting Birds / Decoy / 1890
A duck decoy, a netted funnel to lure wildfowl Date: 1890

The Lure by James Sabben
Promotional postcard for The Lure by James Sabben. First performed at the Strand Theatre, 25th March 1923. The image shows a masked man on the balcony; one of several characters with different

The Sins of a City by Nita Rae
Promotional postcard for The Sins of a City by Nita Rae. First produced at the Opera House, Morriston, 1st May 1902 and Terriss Theatre, Rotherhithe, 14th December 1903. For Winifred Maudes Co

Illustration from Paris Plaisirs number 63, September 1927
Illustration Le dollar-song a definitivement remplace la romance by Pavis from Paris Plaisirs number 63, September 1927 Date: 1927

Alaska, Lake Clark National Park, Silver Salmon Creek Lodge. Abstract details of fishing flies. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Mexico, Puerto Vallarta. Lures for deepsea sportsfishing Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Mexico, Puerto Vallarta. Lures for deep-sea sports fishing Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Illustration of using two-lure trick to catch Muskie fish

Cross section illustration showing how to plug-fish for Bass by making plug bounce around an overhang on riverbed

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Painted Frogfish. Date:

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Striped Frogfish luring. Date:

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Striped Frogfish luring. Date:

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Striped Frogfish with lure walking on sand. Date:

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Painted Frogfish with lure extended. Date:

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Striped Frogfish. Date:

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Striped Frogfish black and white versions with small fish. Date:

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Warty Frogfish walking on black sand. Date:

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Striped Frogfish with worm-like lure. Date:

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Striped Frogfish with worm-like lure. Date:

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Giant Frogfish. Date:

THE LURE

How to Allure the Hare, after a miniature in the 15th century Manuscript of Phoebus
KW260513 How to Allure the Hare, after a miniature in the 15th century Manuscript of Phoebus, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published 1847 (litho) by French School

Family child learns to walk, Christina Chalon, 1758 - 1808

Common Stinkhorn -Phallus impudicus-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Mt. Zugspitze, 2962m, with its summer cross restored in 2009, Wettersteingebirge mountains, Werdenfels, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

FALCONER, 15th CENTURY. A falconer luring back a falcon during a hunt. Illumination from a Flemish Book of Hours made for Engelbert II of Nassau, 1485-90

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Orange Spotfin Frogfish Date:

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Orange Brackish Frogfish with shrimp-like lure on black sand Date:

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Striped Frogfish TK3 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Striped Frogfish

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Striped Frogfish TK3 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Striped Frogfish

Architectural detail, Bad Munstereifel, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Bad Munstereifel, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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"Lure: The Art of Temptation in the World of Fishing and Beyond" In the vibrant world of sport fishing, a captivating scene unfolds as a walleye strikes a lure with fervor. This 1950 color litho captures the thrilling moment when nature's predator succumbs to temptation. Artificial fishing lures have revolutionized angling, offering endless possibilities for success. Soft plastic lures mimic natural prey, enticing fish with their lifelike movements. Thin minnows dance through the water, fooling even the most cunning species into biting. Venturing into the mysterious depths of the Atlantic Ocean, we encounter an extraordinary creature - the female anglerfish fanfin seadevil. With its bioluminescent lure dangling from its head, this deep-sea dweller attracts unsuspecting prey before devouring them whole. Recruitment takes on an intriguing twist in Callot's artwork depicting a WW2 Q-Ship and Royal Navy radio. Like alluring sirens of old folklore, these vessels entice enemy ships closer before revealing their true identity and striking back with deadly force. Stepping away from fishing but still exploring allure in nature's kingdom is falconry - an ancient art that captivated hearts throughout history. A falconer's bag, glove, and accessories transport us to a time where humans harnessed birds' innate hunting instincts for mutual benefit. Delving further into darkness lies another mesmerizing creature - the dragonfish lurking at 2000m depth near Cape Verde Islands. Its luminescent lure illuminates its path while attracting curious prey towards certain doom. The enchantment continues as we witness boatmen entranced by a seductive siren in pen & ink on paper from 1853. Drawn towards her irresistible charm against better judgment, they risk losing themselves to her spellbinding song forever. Nature never ceases to amaze; even alligator snapping turtles have mastered the art of luring.