Museum Archive: Vintage Heddon Tadpolly Clatter Tad, 3/16oz Silver / Blue fishing lure #6740

Silver and blue patterns decorate the chrome-like finish of this 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) vintage find. Manufactured in the USA, this Heddon Tadpolly Clatter Tad, listed under product code 6740, weighs in at a nimble 3/16 oz (6 g). Collectors will appreciate the clear 'HEDDON CLATTER TAD' stamp visible on the underside, a hallmark of its authenticity. The design features distinctive blue striping on the back transitioning into spots along the sides, all laid over a high-shine silver base. Rated at 5/5, the lure shows an exceptionally clean surface and well-maintained hardware, including two sharp treble hooks. It is a shallow-running surface lure designed to reach depths of up to 1.6 ft (0.5 m). Inside, it houses a rattle mechanism intended to create sound during retrieval, a key feature of the Clatter Tad series.