Museum Archive: Vintage Heddon Bayou Boogie, 1/3oz Gray / Red fishing lure #6032

Weighing in at 1/3 oz (9.4 g), the distinctive flat-faced profile of this specimen highlights the brand's early innovations in vibration-style sinking lures. The Gray / Red color scheme is meticulously applied, featuring a fine mesh scale pattern on the upper half and dark longitudinal stripes that run the length of its 2" (5 cm) frame. Its vivid red face plate serves as the primary resistance point for its sub-surface presentation, while the cream-colored belly and large, clear eyes provide high-contrast visual cues. This Bayou Boogie, identified by product code 6032, is a noise-making model designed with an internal rattle to create a specific auditory presence. The hardware includes two sharp treble hooks and a top-mounted line tie typical of this USA-made series. This particular piece is in 5/5 condition, showing a remarkably clean finish and well-preserved paint throughout.