Museum Archive: Vintage Heddon River Runt, 3/16oz Yellow fishing lure #4059

Metal diving lips were a signature of these early Heddon designs, and this specimen features a robust scoop secured by two screws to its translucent plastic body. Tipping the scales at 3/16 oz (6 g), the lure spans a compact 2" (5 cm) and carries the specific product code 4059. The vibrant Yellow finish is accented by a bright orange face surrounding large eyes with distinct black pupils, while the sides display a fine silver scale pattern typical of the Shore Minnow series. On the underside, the 'HEDDON TINY RUNT' stamp remains crisp and legible, situated between two clean silver treble hooks. This floating model, which first entered the scene in 1935, is presented in 5/5 condition, maintaining a remarkably fresh appearance across its painted surfaces and metal hardware. Manufactured in the USA, the construction highlights the transition from wood to the 'Spook' plastic era that Heddon pioneered during the mid-20th century.