Heddon Luny Frog Lure Initially the Heddon Luny Frog Lure was introduced around 1927. Changes in material would influence the way Heddon of Dowagiac Michigan would do business for decades to come. Making a switch from the standard wooden material, Heddon would evolve into a colossal giant making artificial baits with plastics. It widely known […]
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Heddon Giant Jointed Vamp Frog Scale Lure The Heddon Giant Jointed Vamp Lure is a serious wooden lure and admittingly larger than most of the fish I catch. The model 7350 was wooden, glass eyed, antique fishing lure is 6″ in length, jointed in the middle. This antique lure crafted by Heddon of Dowagiac Michigan […]
Heddon Tiny Spook Lure The Heddon Tiny Spook Lure is a model series number 310. This small spook antique fishing lure measure a mere 1 7/8″ in length. The lure only lasted for two years in Heddon of Dowagiac Michigan lure product line up starting in 1955 and gone by 1957. The lure only ever […]
Heddon Antique Lure Ad 1904 This Heddon Antique Lure Ad was found in a 1904 VL&A Fishing Tackle Catalog showing the following antique lures. The Dowagiac Expert No. 1 The Dowagiac Minnow No. 1 1/2 The Dowagiac Underwater Expert No. 3 The Dowagiac Killer No. 5 What a great find early Heddon Adds are few […]
Heddon Dummy Double Lure Paperwork This Heddon Dummy Double Lure Paperwork is a scarce and desirable piece. It usually is the last piece to complete the lure box and paperwork combo. This is the short version (As there is a larger size as well) of the paperwork and dates to 1916-1918. the paperwork shows a […]
Heddon Dowagiac P51 Antique Reel The Heddon Dowagiac P51 Antique Reel was first introduced in 1952. The beautiful reel expounded on the Heddon Pal line up and was the brother to the P-41. While not nearly as popular this vintage bait casting reel was only made for 2 short years, and gone from Heddon Catalogs […]
Heddon Top Sonic Lure The Heddon Top Sonic Lure was a Heddon Dowagiac Series number 300. This antique lure was made from 1966 to 1969, so it was a short run in comparison to some of its other sonic lure brothers. The Top Sonic fishing lure features a tail and a tiny dorsal fin the […]
Heddon Waltonian No31 AB Reel The Heddon Waltonian No31 AB Reel was first introduced around 1927. Made in Dowagiac Michigan by James Heddons Sons, the Heddon NO.31 AB “WALTONIAN” Casting reel was produced. The level wind reel themselves made are of lightweight aluminum. The casting reels were first introduced by James Heddon’s Sons in their […]
Heddon Water Wave River Runt Lure The Heddon Water Wave River Runt Lure was introduced in 1938. This antique Heddon lure made in Dowagiac, Michigan was given a Model E9400 for the Floater and a E9110 for the Sinker. Sown below are both version of the iconic Heddon lure. This lure was born of an […]
Heddon Minnow White Pasteboard Box This is a Heddon Minnow White Pasteboard Box. The lure is a early circa 1911 era Combo made by James Heddon of Dowagiac Michigan. The wooden, glass eyed, minnow lure has 3T and cup rig hardware. The lure has three red gill marks, a single belly weight and dual unmarked […]
Heddon High Forehead Lure This Heddon High Forehead Lure in Wood Box is a great example of a classic and one of the earliest Heddon minnow styles. Shown below is a desirable vintage Heddon High Forehead Underwater Minnow antique fishing lure, a wood box model series 100. Being a wooden, glass eyed lure measures roughly […]
Heddon 3-35 Level Wind Antique Bait Casting Reel This auction is for a Heddon 3-35 Level Wind Bait Casting Reel. This Jack Welch made 3-35 was a German Silver Bait caster that had a shelf life of around 4 years, 1922-26. The Patina on this reel is wonderful, as the reel is close to 100 […]
Heddon Laguna River Runt Antique Fishing Lure This is a Vintage Heddon Laguna River Runt lure. This antique lure was first introduced in 1939 and lasted through 1952/. What makes this one scarce is it has the toilet seat rigging for the hook hangers, most will be found in two piece flap rig. This wooden […]
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Black Bass in Florida James Heddon Janette Hawley
Black Bass in Florida James Heddon Janette Hawley In the Black Bass Florida James Heddon Janette Hawley article from 1904 printing of Angling Stories we get this great article from James Heddon, I think. The book is a compilation of Angling stories from other Magazines, such as Sports Afield. We see in the article penned […]
Heddon 100 Antique Lure Fancy Sienna in Wood Box This is a very tough and super desirable vintage Heddon Underwater Minnow antique fishing lure, a wood box model series 100. This wooden, glass eyed lure measures 2 3/4″, and weighs in at 2/3oz. The 100 minnow model lure was first introduced in 1904 and made […]
Heddon Torpedo Lure Model Series 130 This gem is a Heddon Torpedo Lure Model Series 130. The 130 was first introduced by Heddon of Dowagiac, Michigan in 1924 and would last for 35 years until 1959. The Torpedo would cross decades of composition changes from material it was made from, eye type, hook and hardware […]
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Friday Fun House February 22nd Edition
Good Reads The American Angler’s Book: Embracing the Natural History of Sporting Fish, and the Art of Taking Them Over one and a half centuries after its original publication, Thaddeus Norris’s The American Angler’s Book remains a classic heavily sought after by fishing enthusiasts and collectors. Considered father of American fly fishing, Norris’s encyclopedic compilation of nineteenth-century […]
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Friday Fun House February 15th Edition
Dr. Todds Friday Fun House Video of the week Sites & Social Media www.facebook.com/groups/NAVTC/ If your on Facebok, you need to drop by and say hello to the folks @ National Antique & Vintage Tackle Collectors Cody, Chris, Rick, Clay & Cindy moderate a large and continually growing FB Hangout. With over 580 active members, […]
Heddon Jointed Vamp Antique Lure The Heddon Jointed Vamp Antique Lure was first introduced in 1927 by Heddon of Dowagiac Michigan. Expanding upon the success of its straight uni-body predecessor the Heddon Vamp, the Jointed Vamp was given a model series 7300. This wooden, glass eyed vintage fishing lure would enjoy success and be in […]
Heddon Spoony Fish Antique Lure This Heddon Spoony Fish Antique Lure was a short lived model. This solid metal antique Heddon lure was given a model series 590, has the outline of a fish, measures 4 1/4″ in length and tops the scales at 1 oz. This lure is the middle size of the 3 […]
Heddon Floating Vamp Spook Lure The Heddon Floating Vamp Spook Lure was a transition lure produced between 1931 and 1934. This lure was an attempt to usurp the wooden Vamp with the newest technology in plastics, it would in in 1932 run a parallel line to it. This vintage lure was given a model number […]
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The Angling Marketplace January STA
The Angling Marketplace January STA The timed auction catalog will go live and bidding will commence this Friday, January 25 at 7:00pm. After 10 days of bidding, on Monday, February 4, if any lot receives a bid during the last 10 minutes of the auction (6:50-7:00pm), an extension timer will start on that lot for […]
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Friday Fun House January 11th Edition
Dr. Todds Friday Fun House Video of the Week. With 2019’s Milwaukee Show Next week I thought we should look at last years. 12 Things I would buy if I could afford them. VINTAGE AUSTRALIAN MADE ‘SEAMARTIN MARK II’ FISHING REEL Hot tip of the week this sweet Pagan Scale Bass Oreno is not […]
Dr. Todds Friday Fun House Video of the Week.. 12 Things i would buy if I could afford them. It Appears that some of the links work and some dont, Ive redone the from scratch 4 times. So I will assume its on Ebays End. 1. The Charmer is a Timeless Classic Charmer […]
Dr. Todds Friday Fun House We will be doing another Friday Funhouse this evening, with some of the highlights from the Langs time auctions!!! So stay tuned. Video of the Week fill up your coffee and enjoy the ride…. 12 Things i would buy if I could afford them. 1. First is your hot […]
Heddon Tiny Teaz Fly Lure The Heddon Tiny Teaz Fly Lure was first introduced in 1930. This pint sized Heddon lure, made in Dowagiac Michigan was very short lived. While introduced in 1930 this lure would disappear into obscurity by 1934 and not even make the lure line up catalog that year. This tiny little […]
The Video of the Week 12 This I would Buy if I Could Afford them. 1. This Manistee Surface Bait is Top Shelf. 2. This Edward Vom Hofe Fly Reel is a wowser. 3. This Russ Peak 8’2″, 2/1, 5-6wt. Fiberglass Fly Rod proves that #glassisnotdead to steal a snippet from our friends at the […]
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Dr Todds Friday Fun House September 21 2018
The Video of the Week 12 things I would buy if I could only afford them. 1. This Brainard Gold Cap Dodger is a cool Misc bait. 2. This Bud Stewart Lure Box would make a good home if you have the lure for it. 3. Theres a neat history with these scarce Ball […]
Heddon Pal P-41N Narrow Spool Reel The Heddon Pal P-41N Narrow Spool Reel dates back to the early 1950’s. This antique Reel has Ruby Red Jewels on its matte black scribed Face plates. The reel features “New” Demount-able Head Rings for easy cleaning and oiling. The head rings feature a grip-able scrolling for decoration as […]
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Fishing For History Volume 2 Number 4
Fishing For History Volume 2 Number 4 Fishing For History Vol 2 No 4 September – October 2018 About This Issue Click to Visit Fishing for History Deconstructing old Ads with Bill Sonnett: The Long Island Flasher…1 Heddon After Heddon, Part IV by Dr. Todd E.A. Larson…4 The Golden Anniversary of the Carbon Fibre Rod […]
The Video of the Week This makes me want to sell everything and go on the road……. 12 Thing I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them This Heddon Slope Nose in Box floats to the top of the list, 2. ThisHardy Fortuna Big Game Reel > is sure to Reel you in. 3. If […]
Heddon Musky Vamp Antique Lure The Heddon Musky Vamp Antique Lure over went many identities and names through its lifespan. The antique lure was first introduced as the Musketeer Vamp in 1927, The name was changed to Musky Vamp in 1928 and would also be referred to as a Giant Vamp. While its name was […]
Heddon Spinfin Antique Lure The Heddon Spinfin Antique Lure was first introduced in 1956 and was in Heddon’s lure catalog line up until 1976. The lure was assigned a model number 411-413. The numeration is based on its weight and color ranging from 2 1/4″- 2 5/8″ and weights between 1/8, 1/4, & 1/2 oz […]
Heddon Salt Water Torpedo Lure The Heddon Salt Water Torpedo Lure was first introduced in 1946 and was produced until 1956. The lure was assigned a model series number 30 by Heddon of Dowagiac Michigan and is stamped by its maker on its underside. This salt water version of very popular standard version was a […]
Heddon Crackleback Antique Lure The Heddon Crackleback Antique Lure was first introduced in 1971 and manufactured all the way to 1976. Heddon of Dowagiac Michigan created this little whale or dolphin look alike and assigned it a model series number 8000. The lure is made of plastic, measures 3 7/8″ in length and tops the […]
Heddon King Zig Wag Antique Lure The Heddon King Zig Wag Antique Lure was first introduced in 1938 and manufactured all the way to 1953. The 1930’s through the 1950’s was considered a boom time for Salmon targeted fishing lure. Many of the top lure companies would be integrating Salmon rigged or type lures into […]
Kinney Bird Lure & Old Hickory Rod Maker The Kinney Bird Lure & Old Hickory Rod Maker combine themselves to create one of the most desirable and elusive lures sought out by antique lure collectors. Shrouded in mystery is the complete story, we can only glean bits and pieces or crumbs to put together a […]
Heddon Crazy Crawler Lure The Heddon Crazy Crawler Lure is a collector favorite, and was first introduced around 1939-1940. Heddon of Dowagiac Michigan purchased the patent rights to this winged creature from Jim Donaly, of Hoptacong NJ. This version is the Model 2100 series and is the second to largest in the Crawler family measuring […]
Heddon Bubbling Bug Fly The Heddon Bubbling Bug fly rod minnow lure is Heddon’s Series number 90. The fly rod fishing lure is not your A Typical small trout Fly one thinks of, as you can see in the gallery against a ruler this fly measures 1 3/4″ in length. This antique Heddon fly rod […]
Fishing for History Volume 2 No 3 May June 2013 To Subscribe visit the Fishing for History Store: Fishing for History Volume 2 No 3 May / June 2018 Jim Dorr on Fly Rod Baits • Bill Sonnett on True Temper Steel Rods • Dr. Todd Larson on Heddon After Heddon • Brian Taylor on […]
The Video of the Week This British news reel about fly fishing is awesome. 12 Thing I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them I have seen many, many cool Heddon items but I have never seen a Heddon Screw Driver in an envelope before! This is an awesome oddity French Alarm […]
The Video of the Week Another old home fishing video. Love these. 12 Thing I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them This bizarre English-Made Howban Reel is a wonderful find. Tugis is an early vom Hofe A&I casting reel. I’ve never seen this Shakespeare Dealer Sign before. What’s not […]
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Fishing For History April – May 2018
Dr Todd and Authors have out done themselves again with this months Fishing for History. Setting the bar high with this Jam Packed 126 Page Colossal Angling Time Capsule. A Detailed Interview with Jan Cummings • Jim Dorr on Fly Rod Baits • Bill Sonnett on the Ashaway Slip Cast• Dr. Todd Larson on Heddon […]
The Video of the Week This is an awesome video of Kentucky Reels on display in Frankfort, Kentucky. 12 Thing I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them I’m liking this Metalized Pflueger Catalina.. This gold presentation Heddon 3-35 is great. A Shakespeare 3-Hook Underwater Minnow is a beautiful lure. An […]
The Video of the Week Growing up I was a huge Stan Laurel fan It’s cool to see him fishing here in this ca. 1930 home movie. 12 Thing I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them I absolutely LOVE these green splatter Paw Paw Platypus This Agal Ambidex makes me miss […]
Heddon After Heddon Part I Heddon After Heddon Part I; Many people know the legend of the founding of Heddon. Indeed, the story of James Heddon, the erstwhile beekeeper-turned-fisherman, has become apocryphal, and has been covered in great detail by collectors and fishing historians alike. Yet it is easy to forget that James Heddon ran […]
Friday Funhouse March 2nd 2018 The Video of the Week The Fieldsports Channel in Britain ran this little video on CSI: Fishing Tackle a few years back. 12 Thing I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them This Luhr Jensen Lure Display is pretty cool. Holy smokes is this Chippewa in the Box […]
Funhouse Friday February 23 2018 The Video of the Week Kentucky Afield does a lot of great videos, including this survey of Lew Kornman’s tackle collection. 12 Thing I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them Congress Trade Minnows from Supplee-Biddle Hardware are always fun. I think CCBC Red Wing Black Bird is […]
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Fishing For History Magazine February 2018
Fishing For History Magazine February 2018 Click the Above to View a Free LQ Flip Book. You can order a HQ Flipbook or PDF right below this section. After you place the order you will receive an email containing the link to click to download the product. This may take a few minutes. If you […]
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Friday Funhouse Feburary 16 2018
Friday Funhouse Feburary 16 2018 The Video of the Week If you don’t know Andy Foster — former president of ORCA — watch this video as he gives a great overview of antique fishing reels. 12 Thing I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them Holy moly are these two Tuna Jigs blowing up! […]
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