Heddon Lures are very Collectible

The most popular fishing lures, for over a century, are Heddon lures. They have been prized not only by collectors but also are the popular choice among anglers. These fine lures have been produced by Heddon since 1894. Their creator, James Heddon, actually developed the very first artificial lure for fishing.

The first lure marketed by Heddon was the Dowagiac. It started out as a wooden frog carved from a broomstick. It had sharp hooks and its head was made from a bottle cap.
Through trial and error he developed his first lure. It had a white body with a sloped blue nose and was a hit with anglers. He named it the Dowagiac after the town he was born and raised in. Through the years they began producing their line in plastic. Although the wooden lures are most collected, the vintage Heddon plastic lures are also very collectible.

One of the things that makes these lures more valuable to collectors is the original box and paper inset. In fact, some collectors will pay big bucks for just the box provided it is in excellent condition.

You can find these lures at local auctions, flea markets and online auction sites like ebay. Good luck with your search!