Gun Collectors Dream Auction #87 General Gun Auction
Lot 365:
Description
This collection consists of 50 Wally Whale brand halibut fishing leaders and hooks, manufactured by Zak Tackle Mfg. Co. of Tacoma, Washington. The items are presented in their original retail packaging, featuring clear plastic bags with red and white cardstock headers. The graphics on the headers depict a cartoon whale wearing a hat and sunglasses while fishing with a rod. The lot includes multiple configurations: monofilament Halibut Leader 60 LB rigs with 7/0-8/0 hooks, Halibut Leader 100 LB rigs with 16/0 circle hooks, and stainless wire adjustable slip hooks rated at 60 LB test designed for use with a Wally Whale halibut spreader. The packaging provides technical specifications including hook sizes, line weights, and the manufacturer’s location in Tacoma, WA. These items are new-old-stock components intended for saltwater halibut fishing.
Condition report:
These items are in new-old-stock condition and remain in their original, unopened retail packaging. The cardstock headers show minor signs of shelf wear, including faint creasing and slight age-related toning, but the hooks and lines appear unused and in excellent condition.
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