New in Correct Box Point Jude Saltwater Bait

START Bid: US$ 9.99
Bids : 15
Winning Bid :US$ 549.99
Description:

This is a New in Correct Box Point Jude Saltwater Bait

Some history about Point Jude Bait:

Manufactured lures in the mid 1940's and continued into the 1970's. They produced quite a few models, such as, the: Clipper, Surf Slapper, Cape Codder, Rhode Island Special, and Pugnose. The older glass eyed baits from the 1940's & 50's are another of my favorites. They also made a full line of metal lures [ tin squids ], doodlebugs [ bucktail jigs ], etc. 

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Heddon Dowagiac Minnow No.100 in Wood Slide Top Box

START Bid: US$ 9.99
Bids : 28
Winning Bid :US$ 1,574.99

Description:

Here is a nice find.  Antique Heddon Dowagiac Minnow in Original Wood Slide Top Box and paper work.  Fancy Back No 100.

 No rust on the hooks or hardware.  Glass eyes have no cracks or damage.  The props are unmarked.  A few stains on one side of the lure, probably from laying on the paper work insert all these years, may come off but I haven’t tried to clean it.  A couple of hook pointers and the paint around the belly weight has cracked. 

The paper insert is stiff and has come apart. 

The two piece dove tailed box has a few dark stains and a couple of faint age cracks on the lid but the stenciled wording is bright and bold for its age in my opinion. 

Overall, the lure and box are in good shape for something 100+ years old.  Cool old lure would display great in your collection.

The top of the box reads:         

THE “DOWAGIAC MINNOW”

Patented April 1, 1902 and other Patents Applied for by

JAMES HEDDON & SON

DOWAGIAC MICHIGAN

NOTICE HOW THE HOOKS ARE HUNG

No Interlocking   Instantly Detachable Catches More Fish

The side of the box reads:

“The success of the ‘DOWAGIAC’ minnows has called out many cheap imitations.  Make sure the words ‘HEDDONS’S DOWAGIAC’ are on the box when you buy.”

End of the box reads:

HEDDON’S“DOWAGIAC” MINNOW FANCY BACK No. 100

 

Comment:

This is a work of art for over 100+ year Heddon lure. Nice work to the old guys!! In today technology with plastic injection, the box alone the box properly cost more to make than the lure.

 

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RARE........Heddon Dowagiac SPINDIVER BOX***BOX ONLY***

Starting Bid : US$ 0.99
Bids : 15
Winning Bid :US$ 535.25

Description:
RARE HEDDON SPINDIVER BOX MARKED 3002RET RED EYE AND TAIL...........
LURE THAT CAME IN THE BOX IS ALSO FOR SALE ON ALSO.
NO RESERVE.........SHIPPING INCLUDES DELIVERY CONFORMATION.

Comment:
Vintage lure box like Heddon are in demand, collector will pay a good valve to complete their collection. 

HEDDON KING BASSER WOOD SALMON LURE IN THE BOX

Starting Bid : US$ 0.99
Bids : 16
Winning Bid :US$ 1,029.00

Description:
 A very nice new old in the box KING BASSER with glass eyes.
Theres one paint chip on the upper lip and grandpa painted
 the tail and got a little on the left side tail. Never used nearly perfect. Thank you for being interested and good luck bidding. this is a 6" lure.

Comment:
Come complete with box, most angler throw away the box. Heddon box can command a good value to complete a collection.


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Heddon Dowagiac Vamp Lure Goldfish Absolutely Stunning

Starting Bid : US$ 0.99
Bids : 25
Winning Bid :US$ 1,009.99

Description:
 This auction is for a Heddon Dowagiac Vamp Lure. Every now and then I get a lure sent to me on consignment that makes me sit back and say WOW. This is one of those lures. I hold and touch a lot of lures and I can tell you folks ones like these are few and fare between.
Ive taken enough pics at different angles for you to get the point that this wooden, series 7500, glass eyed lure is a gem. Lure comes in one of the most sought after Heddon colors, Gold Fish.
Lure has L Rig hardware and correct lateral stencil. Lure condition is super nice as shown. Please view all the pictures. This would make a nice addition to any vintage or antique 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.


Comment:

This Heddon lure will be a great find for the new collector. With its rear find the bid finalized it true value. 5 to 10 years down the road it will value more.

VINTAGE HEDDON 5 ZARA SPOOK FISHING LURES

Vintage Heddon Zara spook fishing lure

Starting Bid : US$ 300.00
Bids : 1
Winning Bid :US$ 300.00

Description:
I just acquired 100s of bass fishing lures which I will be listing in the next several weeks. Most of the lures I have are from the 70s & 80s.  Here are 5 Heddon Zara Spooks. They are all in very nice condition.  I believe these are newer versions.  There are some very nice colors here.  None of these have holes in the nose. Please look at pictures and ask questions if you have them.  I will leave positive feedback when transaction is complete.  I ship all my items through the USPS. Happy bidding and thanks for looking.
 
Comment:
5 nice vintage Heddon zara spooks for auction, looks minty condition as the value decided. And he has more auction to come.


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VINTAGE HEDDON SPIN DIVER FROG SCALE FISHING LURE SWEET

Starting Bid :$29.99
Bids : 9
Winning Bid :$1,152.90

Description:
Heddon model 3009J Frog, Scale finish, circa 1921-1926 ?.
weight and length 1 oz 3 3/8 inches.With all 3 treble hooks intact.
Hard to find item.

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12 VINTAGE SOUTH BEND TROUT-ORENO FISHING LURE WITH BOX

Starting Bid :$10.00
Bids : 19
Winning Bid :$988.00

Description:
South Band Trout - Oreno top water hard-bait. Unused in dealer box. Showing off all the colors fo the hard-bait. Hard to find item.

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Antique Vintage Old Shakespeare Revolution Lure 1902

Starting Bid :$0.05
Bids : 29
Winning Bid :$710.00

Description:
First appeared in 1901, and sold throughout Michigan like Wildfire. They couldn't keep up with the demand, and the word about this lure was mostly spreading by mouth, newspapers and magazines were slow to come out at that time period...;

Your pocket got to be deep to own this lure!!

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