Museum Archive: Vintage Heddon Baby Lucky 13, 1/3oz Red / White / Silver fishing lure #6550

Dressed in a timeless red head and white body pattern, this Heddon Baby Lucky 13 features a distinctive silver scale mesh along its back. Weighing in at 1/3 oz (9 g) and measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm) in length, this specimen is identified by the product code 6550. The painted eye displays a sharp contrast with a yellow iris set against a dark circle, a signature touch for this American-made classic. On the underside, the belly stamp 'HEDDON BABY LUCKY 13' is cleanly preserved against the white lacquer. This floating surface plug is equipped with two treble hooks, with the belly hook secured by a traditional two-screw surface rig. It is currently rated in 5/5 condition, showing the care taken to preserve its original finish and hardware. Designed for surface techniques at a depth of 0 ft (0 m) when targeting bass or pike, the cupped mouth remains a hallmark of the Lucky 13 series' construction.