Museum Archive: Vintage Heddon Tiny Torpedo, 1/4oz Pike / Red fishing lure #7271

A vibrant Pike / Red finish defines the aesthetic of this classic topwater plug, which weighs in at 1/4 oz (7 g). Heddon's inclusion of a single rear propeller on this Tiny Torpedo, identified by product code 7271, represents a design lineage intended to create surface disturbance without the need for a deep-diving lip. Measuring 2 inches (5 cm) in length, the lure features a distinctive green-yellow scale pattern transitioning into a bold red head. The condition is a solid 5/5, with the paint and metal hardware appearing exceptionally well-preserved. Designed to sit at a 0 ft (0 m) depth, the lure relies on the mechanical spinning of the tail prop to generate sound and surface bubbles. The belly and tail are equipped with sharp treble hooks mounted with classic Heddon hardware.