Museum Archive: Vintage Heddon River Runt Spook, 2/5oz Red / White fishing lure #0187

Red and white paint covers the 3 1/4" (8 cm) body of this vintage floater, a color scheme that remains a staple in any serious tackle collection. A weight of 2/5 oz (12 g) provides the heft needed for accurate casting toward shoreline structure. Looking closely at the side, the "HEDDON RIVER RUNT SPOOK FLOATER" stamp is clearly legible, confirming its place within the storied 9400 series. The metal lip and hardware are securely attached, reflecting the robust manufacturing standards Heddon maintained after introducing this model in 1935. Surface wear is modest, resulting in a 4/5 condition rating that speaks to its careful preservation over the years. Some oxidation is present on the rear treble hook, marking its authentic history, while the forward hardware remains bright on this product code 0187 specimen.