The Postal Service will release its Freshwater Fishing Lures stamps on Thursday, March 13.
People who fish with a hook and line — known as anglers — have always looked for new ways to catch fish. Lures have a unique history and have helped advance the sport of fishing in the United States.
Today, there are countless types of lures available, each designed to meet the specific needs of the angler and attract the fish they are targeting.
These stamps celebrate the beauty and ingenuity behind five of the most successful designs:
• A bright orange crankbait with a clear lip;
• A silver and black-bodied popper with a red mouth, yellow eyes and a white tail;
• A neon green, yellow and orange tiger-striped spoon;
• A blue, pink and silver inline spinner with black “scales” and a brown, tufted squirrel tail; and
• A purple, aquamarine and yellow wakebait with silver fins and a yellow eye.
Greg Breeding, an art director for USPS, designed the stamps using photographs by Sarah Cramer Shields.
The Forever stamps will be available in panes of 20 at Post Offices and on usps.com.