Sporting Collectibles

Outdoor sportsmen and women have been in pursuit of fish and game in the wilds for centuries.

In our endeavor, we have left behind a collection of lures, baits, tackle, weapons, gear and other contraptions that would assist us in taking our quarry.

Near and dear to the hearts of so many, these unique items always have been, and still are, very collectible.

Why do we collect this stuff? Some folks would rather catch a nice fat brook trout on Grandpa's little 2-weight bamboo rod than on a new graphite.

Some folks remember well, that willow creel that was filled with trout when the boys came home from fishing... and now it hangs on the den wall, with greens and bass plugs dangling out of it.

Those carved duck decoys on the mantle that have been handed down through the generations... they're always beautiful, and sometimes very valuable.

At Opechee Trading Post we love these treasures. To visit the Trading Post is to take a step back in time. Many folks liken it to shopping in a museum.

Opechee Trading Post has hundreds of antique and collectible sporting items in stock. We trade, buy and sell vintage and contemporary collectibles on a daily basis.

Our stock includes:

• over 200 fish decoys
• over 40 spears
• hundreds of vintage fishing lures and plugs
• dozens of bamboo and other vintage rods
• over 100 vintage reels
• dozens of traps, from mice to bears
• limited edition wildlife art
• mounted birds and taxidermy
• furs and feathers
• antique ammo and boxes
• duck decoys, snowshoes, creels, bait pails, books, advertising items, ice fishing antiques, and more.

Please come in for a visit, and have a look around. If you have any old sporting items for sale, please bring them along. We offer free appraisals, liberal trades, and/or cash purchase.

And you just may fall in love with something to help decorate your cabin or living room.