Heddon Baby Dowagiac Lure
The Heddon Baby Dowagiac Lure made a few appearances in the Heddon antique fishing lure line up. Its first appearance was in 1909, and would run on and off up through the year 1929 when it would disappear. It would make a reappearance a quarter century later in 1951 and last about 5 years until its complete exit in 1956. While the lures are essentially the same there are notable differences. Phase 1 of its lifecycle it would have glass eyes, and measure 1 3/4″ in length. Its second cycle through it would measure 2 1/2″ in length and have tenite eyes.
We have a nice Lure & Box combo in on consignment this week, click below to view.
The classic lure was the smallest of the 3 hook minnow family, the little brother to the 100 & 150. The lure would only ever has a front prop not marked initial and marked in script later in phase 1 and in phase 2. The lure had a single lead belly weight to bring it down to the depths to catch its prey and can be with both cup rig hardware for Phase 1 and found in surface hardware for phase 2. Coming in almost 2 dozen standard colors plus uncatalogued ones in Phase 1 and 7 colors in phase 2 giving the lure collector years of fun hunting the variants down.
1928 Heddon Catalog Featuring the Baby Dowagiac
1953 Heddon Catalog Baby Dowagiac
This is a midget size of the famous lure that produced memorable results for your dad and grandad, the original “Dowagiac”. Sinks slowly and is especially effective for walleyes, bass, white perch, large trout and crappies. A small treble hook on each side and one on the tail make this a deadly hooking lure. Fine for trolling and spinning.
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