Vintage Heddon lures are his favorite, including a Dowagiac from 1914, with the name engraved on its lip. He has more than 100 Heddon lures. The rest of his collection is from manufacturers such ...

The Heddon Museum draws not only lure collectors, but history buffs and museum lovers, too, to the fishing and civic history of the Heddon family.

Hot weather and long days are great for kayaking, but tough for bass fishing. Warm water and bright sun put largemouth and smallmouth in a swoon. To escape the oppressive heat, bass retreat to the ...

Heddon, who was more interested in fishing than owning a business, turned the job over to his son Charles who went on to build a lure manufacturing company that became one of the largest in the world.

Meanwhile, in Michigan, James Heddon began carving fishing lures from broomstick handles in the 1890s, which led to the founding of his lure company (James Heddon & Son Lures) in 1902.

Heddon Big Bud lure. FishingTackleRetailer.com. 3. HEDDON BIG BUD. We’ve bestowed “The King of Novelty Lures” award to the Heddon Big Bud—a crankbait that is akin to throwing a soggy tennis shoe with ...

Fishing lure expert Scott Jedd, who is cataloging the auction’s contents, confirmed that the Heddon frog is one of eight such lures – or baits, as they are also called – that was personally ...

HEDDON LUCKY 13 — One of the most recognizable lures in the fishing world, the original Heddon Lucky 13s were among the earliest topwater poppers. The first Lucky 13s are believed to date back ...

Here are the 7 best smallmouth bass lures, according to our experts, and how to fish them. ... The Heddon Tiny Torpedo is a terrific choice.

The 5 best lures for catching northern pike—spoons, spinners, crankbaits, ... the old reliable Heddon Hellbender has been getting down to where the big gals are for decades. 4.

Many of the beautiful hues that lure anglers to spend millions of dollars every year are created by angler and artist Frank Scalish. He creates for PRADCO Outdoor Brands, including the popular ...