Museum Archive: Vintage Heddon Baby Torpedo, 1/4oz fishing lure #17771

Tipping the scales at 1/4 oz (7 g), the silver flitter finish on this specimen shows the classic appeal of a lure designed to stir up the surface. Measuring exactly 2 1/4" (6 cm), the Heddon Baby Torpedo features a distinctive torpedo-shaped body that rests on the topwater. The silver-scaled pattern is accented by dark vertical stripes and a subtle red blush at the nose, while the yellow eyes with black pupils give it a life-like gaze. On the underside, the "HEDDON BABY TORPEDO" stamp remains sharp and legible, confirming its identity and heritage. This model, identified by product code 17771, is equipped with a single metal propeller at the rear, designed to spin and create a surface disturbance during a steady retrieve or a sharp twitch. The hardware includes two bronze-finished treble hooks, one mounted mid-body and the other at the tail behind the prop. In a condition rated 4/5, the lure shows gentle signs of its history while maintaining a clean and solid structure. This vintage Heddon remains a staple for those targeting bass with surface techniques.