HEDDON DOWAGIAC #6000 TADPOLLY LURE Closing : Aug-16-08 19:20:05 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

Heddon #6000 Tadpolly … wood lure with glass eyes, perch color … 4 5/8″ long … Heddon Dowagiac name is u-shaped on diving plate … L-rig hook hardware … age lines on belly, small scratch on left side near eye otherwise excellent condition … all white spots in photos are light glare …

Priority Mail shipping for single lures, reels or groups up to 1 lb. is $5.25… All other items will be determined by current USPS postal rates… Will combine shipping with multiple auctions won… Will ship 1st class if requested … Insurance is buyers responsibility and must be requested … Overseas buyers must pay actual shipping charges … TX residents must pay state sales tax… Check out my other stuff on auction…

Heddon Dowagiac Spin Diver Lure Frog Spot Closing : Aug-03-08 17:00:00 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

This auction is for a Heddon Dowagiac Spin Diver Lure. The wooden lure is a Series 3000, in in a desirable Frog Spot Color, Color Code B, has glass eyes and has L Rig hardware. The lure has a marked Front propeller, and a inscribed Diving lip under the front and is Circa mid 1920’s. The Spin Diver is a Classic and very sought after Heddon fishing lure. The lure is in nice condition with some varnish wear as shown. The lure would make a nice addition to any vintage or antique fishing lure collection.

James Heddon and Sons Antique Lure Makers 1902 - Current/EBSCO

Much can be said as to how Heddon the giant fishing lure company survived, adapted, and changed the fishing lure industry forever. In essence James Heddon a humble man who was initially a Bee Keeper living in Dowagiac Michigan, whose roots were in England had an idea and executed a plan in an industry which was ripe for change. Though James Heddon alone was not solely responsible for the success of his antique lure empire by any means. With the help and leadership of his sons William and Charles who was a sales mastermind. Heddon and Sons along with great inventors on the staff such as William Stolley, Heddon would revolutionize the fishing tackle industry, and certainly our hobby of collecting old and antique fishing lures forever.

OLD TACKLEBOX HEDDON DOWAGIAC EARLY LURE LOT 29 LURES Closing : Jul-23-08 16:46:09 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

HERE WE HAVE A PERSONAL COLLECTION OF HEDDON PLASTIC BAITS THAT CAME OUT OF A LARGE TACKLE BOX (TACKLE BOX NOT INCLUDED). THESE BAITS ARE ALL IN COLLECTABLE CONDITION, BUT PLEASE SUPER SIZE AND SEE ALL PHOTOS FOR CONDITION.

29 BAITS IN ALL: YELLOW SHORE AND OR RED SHORE COLOR, SEE PICTURES FOR THE COLORS OF THESE BAITS, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS:

3 HEDDON TADPOLLY SPOOK GOLD EYES
2 HEDDON VAMP SPOOK 4 1/4″ GOLD EYES
1 HEDDON ZARA SPOOK 4 1/2″ WHITE EYES
2 HEDDON WOUNDED SPOOK ,1 WHITE EYES AND 1 GOLD EYES
2 HEDDON GO DEEPER RIVER RUNT GOLD EYES
1 HEDDON JOINTED RIVER RUNT SPOOK SINKER 4 1/4″ INCLUDING METAL LIP GOLD EYES
1 HEDDON RIVER RUNT SPOOK FLOATER 4″ GOLD EYES
2 HEDDON CHUGGER SPOOK 3″ GOLD EYES
1 HEDDON CHUGGER JR. 2 1/4″ GOLD EYES
2 HEDDON RIVER RUNT SPOOK FLOATER 3″ GOLD EYES
1 HEDDON JOINTED RIVER RUNT SPOOK SINKER 3″ GOLD EYES
1 HEDDON WEEDLESS RIVER RUNT SPOOK SINKER GOLD EYES
1 HEDDON RIVER RUNT SPOOK SINKER W/ EARLY FLAP RIG HARDWARE 2 1/2″ GOLD EYES
1 HEDDON WILDER DILGE FLY
1 HEDDON TINY TORPEDO GOLD EYES
1 HEDDON TINY FLOATING RUNT GOLD EYES
2 HEDDON MIDGET DIGIT 1 WHITE EYES AND 1 GOLD EYES
2 HEDDON MIDGET RIVER RUNT GOLD EYES
1 ORIGINAL HEDDON WOOD JOINTED VAMP 4 3/4″ GOLD EYES
1 WOODEN GO DEEPER CRAB GOLD EYES

HEDDON DOWAGIAC #1800 CRAB WIGGLER IN BOX Closing : May-24-08 20:00:21 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

Heddon Dowagiac Crab Wiggler in box … L-rig, o-collar, 4″ long with single line tie dates this lure around 1924-1929 … lure has varnish flaking and agelines in paint, also a chip on the tail … Game Fish minnow box is not marked or has faded and can’t see stamp, one corner is torn …

Priority Mail shipping for single lures, reels or groups up to 1 lb. is $5.25… All other items will be determined by current USPS postal rates… Will combine shipping with multiple auctions won… Will ship 1st class if requested … Insurance is buyers responsibility and must be requested … Overseas buyers must pay actual shipping charges … TX residents must pay state sales tax… Check out my other stuff on auction…

Very Old Glass Eye Wood Fishing Lure Heddon’s Dowagiac Closing : Apr-21-08 19:37:18 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

HEDDON

GLASS EYE

OLD WOOD

FISHING LURE

Markings:

HEDDON’S DOWAGIAC

TOTAL LENGTH: 5 1/4″

WOOD LENGTH: 4″

NICE COLLECTABLE

Some of the patches that I have listed have some tan paper or other markings on the backside.
This is where they were removed from a collector’s display board.
Most of the ITEMS that I list have came from PRIVATE COLLECTORS or ESTATE SELLS.
Shipping Cost: $2.50 ( USPS )

HEDDON DOWAGIAC CRAZY CRAWLER 2102XS Closing : Mar-28-08 03:39:34 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

HEDDON DOWAGIAC LURE NEVER USED STILL IN BOX WITH PAPER ABOUT LURES NO. ON BOX IS 2102XS BOX IS CRUSH ON ONE CONER LURE IS MINT CONT.

HEDDON DOWAGIAC CRAZY CRAWLER Closing : Mar-27-08 20:16:11 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

CRAZY CRAWLER LURE NEVER USED STILL IN BOX #2100GW WITH ADD ABOUT CRAZY CRAWLER LURES2100 SERIES THE OTHER ADD THATS NOT IN PICTURE IS FOR OTHER HEDDON TACKLE THERE IS A PATTEN #ON THE ONE BLADELURE BOX AND PAPERS ARE IN MINT CONT.

Vintage HEDDON DOWAGIAC Minnow antique fishing lure Closing : Mar-27-08 18:43:49 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

Vintage HEDDON DOWAGIAC Minnow 100 antique bass bait. A topwater HEDDON lure for Black Bass designed by James Heddon. This old bait is pretty in the Bar perch color pattern and comes with cup-rig hook hardware and unmarked props. Sweet looking for this color pattern which is tough to find one thats not all flaked off. This Fat body three hook model measures 2 3/4″ nose to tail. Displays very well! I ship worldwide. I will quote on foreign shipping at the end of the auction. I do combine shipping. Be sure to click on “view seller’s other items” above.

HEDDON “1903 DOWAGIAC UNDERWATER” - Rare Lure Closing : Mar-24-08 19:00:00 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

For auction is a rare “Heddon 1903 DOWAGIAC UNDERWATER” this old warrior is in good shape for being around 105 years. Still has all of his paint. A little loose around the 2 belly weights & has a few age lines. Brass hardware & props have a heavy patina. The lure is missing one side hook & the tail hook. It appears both hooks were removed as the holding rings are both open. The pictures show the condition quite well I belive. If you have any question please email me and I will try to answer them. This lure has been in my Heddon collection for several years. Now it is time for a new home. I am selling my compleat fishing tackle & book collection over the next few months. Please put me on your watch list & check my other auctions. I accept Pay Pal only for payment this auction. International buyers must pay via Pay Pal instant transfer with a verified address. Thanks for looking & good luck if you bid. I have put a reserve on this auction to protect my investment. Shipping and insurance will be free to USA buyers. International buyers please email me for shipping cost. All buyers must have a Pay Pal Account and a verified address.