Museum Archive: Vintage Heddon River Runt, 2/5oz Perch fishing lure #2749

Stamped clearly on the belly, the identification 'HEDDON RIVER RUNT SPOOK FLOATER' marks this specimen as a classic from the #9400 floating series. This particular model, weighing 2/5 oz (12 g) and measuring 3 1/4" (8.2 cm), showcases the detailed Perch finish with its green-scaled back and distinct dark vertical bars. The front profile features a bold red face and gold-rimmed eyes, hallmark traits of Heddon's 'Spook' era plastic lures. Mounted to the nose is the iconic metal diving lip, which remains firmly secured by its original hardware. Rated a 4/5, the lure presents nicely with a clean surface, though a shallow hairline crack is visible on the right side of the body. This specimen, carrying product code 2749, retains its original heavy-duty treble hooks and belly hardware.