Museum Archive: Vintage Heddon Excalibur Spit'n Image, 1/3oz Purple / Gold fishing lure #6619

Red treble hooks stand out against the silver scale pattern of this Heddon Excalibur Spit'n Image, which carries a prominent Bill Dance signature on its side. Cataloged under product code 6619, this surface-running shad imitation weighs 1/3oz (10g) and measures 3" (7.5cm) in length. The Purple / Gold finish is characterized by a soft violet hue over the head and a bright yellow lateral line accenting the flanks. This USA-made specimen is built as a noisy lure, designed to operate in the upper water column at depths up to 1.6ft (0.5 m). Its physical condition is exemplary, showing a well-preserved finish and sharp hardware that earns it a 5/5 rating. A detailed eye with a black pupil and gold ring adds to the lifelike appearance, complemented by a factory-installed split ring at the line tie.