Museum Archive: Vintage Heddon Teeny Torpedo, 3/32oz G Finish Reflective Coating fishing lure #15527

Tipping the scales at a mere 3/32 oz (3 g), this compact topwater plug represents a specialized chapter in the Heddon manufacturing legacy. Adorned with a G Finish Reflective Coating, the body displays a soft rainbow trout pattern featuring a subtle pink lateral blush and dark spotting over a silver-toned base. Measuring 1 1/2" (3.5 cm), the diminutive frame carries the "Teeny Torpedo" stamp in a classic script along its flank, identifying it as the smallest member of its legendary family. This specimen, identified by Product Code 15527, is equipped with a single stainless steel propeller at the rear and dual treble hooks secured by standard hangers. Because it is a dedicated surface lure, it operates exclusively at 0 ft (0 m) depth, relying on the rotation of the tail blade to generate a bubble trail. The lure maintains an authentic 3/5 condition, showing character through light surface marks and aging on the hardware that indicates its time spent in a working tackle box. Heddon specifically engineered this profile for finesse surface applications when larger prop-baits might overwhelm wary fish in clear water.