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.

Friday, June 10, 2011

HEDDON DOWAGIAC 100 1908-1910 RARE FULL RED BODY

This lure is very old and very rare, auction is http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160601435716&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT




This Heddon 100 is one of the earliest lures made by Heddon and this is a particularly special example. It is a full red body (very rare for a 100 of this date) with long sweeping gill marks, nickel plated cup rigs, 1 large belly weight, glass eyes in perfect condition and no writing on the propellers or underside, this dates it to between 1908 and 1910. I picked up this lure from an estate auction (does not appear to have been fished) and is an ideal addition to any serious collector's inventory. there is absolutely no rust on any metal, the paint has a few chips by the eyes but is in great condition overall for a 100 year old lure.

Friday, June 3, 2011

HEDDON #20 IB WITH BOX, GLASS EYES

This is our last lure for today, auction is live: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160598026813




This midget version of the Heddon Underwater minnow takes its roots deep into the Heddon Lure History time frame. As Heddon was exiting the wood Box Minnow era Circa 1909, this little compact Heddon lure started to hit the fishing lure scene. This sale is for a heddon #20 in an “UP BASS BOX” Marked properly with 20 on the end.  The box is solid and has good graphics.  The lure is in nice conditions as seen in the pictures.  The Lure is 2 and ¼ inches long and isn't seen in a lot of collections.  Don't pass up the chance to add this to yours.

HEDDON 2150 YRH MUSKY CRAZY CRAWLER

This is another Heddon for sale, auction is up: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160598023099




This is not your run of the mill bass lure.  It is an oversized (3.5” 1 oz.) lure that has obviously caught a Muskie as there are teeth marks as appears in the picture.  While there are many of the smaller crazy crawlers available, the larger is a more rare find for collectors.  Hooks have no rust and tackle is in good shape.

HEDDON VINTAGE PUNKINSEED SUNFISH COLOR

 This will be the first lure we have for sale, link to auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160598015992&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT





Vintage 1950 Heddon 9630 WOOD Punkinseed. It is 2+1/8” Long. This lure is in good condition with no rust and appears never to have been fished.  It has Surface Hardware and Runt Type Dive Lip. Gold Eyes are in good Condition , one with small paint chip visible in picture. Lure Comes in “Sunfish” Paint with “HEDDON PUNKINSEED” in Gold Along Belly.  Please E-mail Questions Before Bidding and Prior to 24 Hours of the Auction Closing.