Museum Archive: Vintage Heddon Tadpolly, 1/3oz Fire Tiger fishing lure #9197

Reaching depths of up to 13 ft (4 m), this sinking Tadpolly is engineered with a streamlined body and integrated lip to maintain a steady path through heavy current. This particular specimen, identified by product code 9197, showcases the high-visibility Fire Tiger color scheme, consisting of a deep green back with black vertical stripes transitioning into bright yellow sides. A bold orange belly stripe runs along the underside, where the "HEDDON TADPOLLY" name is cleanly stamped. Weighing in at 1/3 oz (10 g) and measuring 3 1/4" (8 cm), the lure is equipped with two sharp treble hooks, one positioned mid-body and another at the tail. The condition of this USA-crafted lure is a 5/5, exhibiting a vibrant finish and bright hardware. Its construction is specifically tailored for deep-water techniques where stability at speed is essential.