Museum Archive: Vintage Heddon Tiny Torpedo, 1/4oz Harlequin fishing lure #15681

A 1/4oz (7g) weight provides the ballast for this vintage topwater classic. The 2" (5cm) frame is adorned with a Harlequin color scheme, highlighting a green-yellow scaled mesh pattern paired with a deep red head. Designated by Product Code 15681, this Heddon Tiny Torpedo features a rear-mounted metal propeller held by a screw-eye fitting. This specific specimen is in 5/5 condition, showing the clear definition of its painted yellow eyes with distinct black pupils. Heddon manufactured these in the USA with a focus on durability, evidenced here by the robust metal loop at the nose and the two securely attached treble hooks. This model is recognized for its ability to function as both a buzzing prop-bait and a walking surface lure depending on the retrieval speed. The build quality of this specimen reflects the traditional craftsmanship of mid-century Heddon production, maintaining its original hardware integrity.