Museum Archive: Vintage Heddon Torpedo, 1/3oz fishing lure #4521
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| Product Code (SKU) | 4521 |
| Brand | Heddon |
| Condition: | Used — |
| Weight | 1/3 oz (9 g) |
| Length | 2 1/4" (6 cm) |
| Country of origin | USA |
A distinctive bullfrog-patterned finish with dark olive spotting covers the top of this cigar-shaped body, transitioning into a pale yellow belly. The single rear-mounted metal propeller is engineered to spin during a steady retrieve, creating a specific surface disturbance. At a weight of 1/3 oz (9 g), this 2 1/4" (6 cm) topwater plug provides enough mass for accurate casting towards shoreline vegetation. The stamped "Torpedo®" branding is located clearly on the side, characteristic of Heddon’s production under product code 4521. Its hardware features two treble hooks attached via a belly screw-eye and a tail hanger positioned behind the prop. This specimen remains in excellent condition, showing a crisp finish and bright metal components that warrant a 5/5 rating. Bold, painted eyes with vertical pupils on the head provide a high-contrast focal point.
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