Sunday, November 20, 2011

HEDDON VINTAGE BAR PERCH 100 1910's WITH ORIGINAL BOX Enlarge Sell one like this HEDDON VINTAGE BAR PERCH 100 1910's WITH ORIGINAL DOWN BASSER BOX

This is a very special Heddon 100 in bar perch color paint (109A) which has remained in impressive condition. It has never been fished and has spent most of its life in a collection away from any damaging influence. The tackle is totally rust free. The lure has "Dowagiac" printed on the spinners and the hooks are connected with L-rig hardware. The exact date of production is unknown but estimated to be 1914. The box is the original with a red border and downward leaping bass, it is also in very good condition.This is a fine example of an unusual variation of Heddon's most collectable lure and would be a great addition to any inventory.

The box is correct with the number 109-A on it.



Thursday, November 3, 2011

Heddon Slope Nose Lure

This oldie is one of the original Heddon Lures circa very early 1900's.  The slope nose design is a great lure to add to any collection or keep to complete a missing lure.

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 As you can see it has some hook damage by the tail, but is in good condition considering it's age.

Monday, August 1, 2011

HEDDON VINTAGE BAR PERCH 100 1910's WITH ORIGINAL BOX

No auction this time, just a set price of $250 obo, and by obo I don't mean that I'll take the highest just to sell, only good offers will be considered.

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This is a very special Heddon 100 in bar perch color paint (109) which has remained in impressive condition. It has never been fished and has spent most of its life in a collection away from any damaging influence. The tackle is totally rust free. The lure has "Dowagiac" printed on the spinners and the hooks are connected with L-rig hardware. The exact date of production is unknown but estimated to be 1914. The box is the original with a red border and downward leaping bass, it is also in very good condition.This is a fine example of an unusual variation of Heddon's most collectable lure and would be a great addition to any inventory.

Monday, July 25, 2011

ANTIQUE VINTAGE HEDDON DOWAGIAC 210 W/ BOX AND CATALOG









This is an early Dowagiac 210 surface with blue head paint that is in very good condition. Lure has been well kept and is completely rust free, does not appear to have been fished. Comes with original box marked with "210BLH Surface" that is in very good condition as well. Also comes with original mini catalog in  perfect condition with mail in order not used.
Auction at:
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CREEK CHUB INJURED MINNOW ANTIQUE




This injured minnow lure was made by the Creek Chub company and is clearly an older design. The eyes are glass and in good condition, no paint or tackle is missing, refer to pictures for condition, a very interesting lure for any collector.
Auction at:
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HEDDON VINTAGE BAR PERCH CRAB WIGGLER




 Vintage Dowagiac crab wiggler. This lure measures 2 1/2 inches, has perfect glass eyes, L-rig hardware, two prong treble hooks and the distinctive "HEDDON'S DOWAGIAC CRAB WIGGLER" engraved on the lip.  the metal and paint are in good condition, refer to pictures. Add this classic and very well kept lure to your collection.
Auction at:
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Wednesday, July 6, 2011

A Shark I caught, Just for Fun

So he's not on sale on eBay because we let him go, but it was a lot of fun to catch.  We hooked about 15 and many broke the line, but my arms were still tired at the end of the day.

We finished the day catching Red's for dinner, all in all a good day fishing.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

HEDDON VINTAGE DOWAGIAC CRAB WIGGLER




This crab wiggler measures 3 3/4 inches across and is one of the earlier model crab wigglers. The treble hooks, L-rig hardware and other metal are all in great condition. The glass eyes look very good, the paint color is strawberry, refer to pictures for condition-more pictures to come shortly.
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HEDDON ANTIQUE 1700 DEEP DIVER





This is a vintage 1700 deep diver in strawberry color, all of the hardware is original and in good condition, the paint also shows especially well for a lure of this age. This is one of the rarer vintage Heddon's and a worthy addition to any inventory.
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HEDDON VINTAGE DOWAGIAC CRAB WIGGLER





Vintage Dowagiac crab wiggler. This lure measures 2 1/2 inches, has perfect glass eyes, L-rig hardware, two prong treble hooks and the distinctive "HEDDON'S DOWAGIAC CRAB WIGGLER" engraved on the lip. The condition is where this lure really shines: all the metal is in fantastic condition and the crackleback paint is one of the best examples I have ever seen on an antique lure. Add this classic and very well kept lure to your collection.
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Sunday, June 12, 2011

HEDDON ANTIQUE TADPOLLY GREEN SCALE

This is the latest lure for sale, bit overshadowed by the 100 but definitely worth a second look. http://my.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MyEbay&gbh=1&CurrentPage=MyeBayAllSelling&ssPageName=STRK:ME:LNLK:MESX






This is a good example of an older Tadpolly in green scale color. Distinctive "Heddon Dowagiac" v-shaped writing on the lip, brass cup rigs, glass eyes in perfect condition and 3-pronged treble hooks.  I do not know the exact date but it is somewhere in the 20s-30s, one of the better tadpolly's out there, see pictures for condition.  This lure shows well for its age and does not appear to have been fished. Don't miss the chance to add this unique vintage lure to your collection.