This maybe one of the craziest topwater lures ever designed in the history of fishing lures. If you are looking at this lure you know the history behind crazy crawler. However, the crazy crawler never developed the fishcatching reputation of the jitterbug. This version is the model 2100 series and is the second to largest. This site is being brought forth to help share the knowledge and information about collecting antique lures, vintage fishing tackle, rods, reels, ice decoys and other pieces of angling history and memorabilia. This early version of the crazy crawler has donally hardware and is in the tough glow worm color pattern. I know some of these lures can command high prices but as with all my auctions i will let the experts out there determine the value of any lures that i list. Heddon x0320bwh tiny crazy crawler 1 34, 14 oz, black hornet. Beginning in approximately 1990, heddon began assigning numbers to lure colors in addition to the use of letters. Photos and information to help you communicate with other collectors about what you have or dont. Heddon sonar 433 fishing lure vintage fishing lure vintage. While most of the lures had painted eyes, some were manufactured with painted tack zinc eyes. A nice river runt spook sinker in red headsilver flitter.
Crazy crawlers were made of wood and later made of plastic. Lure hardware identification and how to identify and date a heddon lure and what box is correct for what hardware. Since 1894 more than 100 years heddons been on the leading edge of fishing lure technology. Vintage heddon tiny crazy crawler lure i took this out of my special reserve stock. The lure is in excellent condition and comes in the correctly marked box along with early paperwork showing the donally hardware. How do you know if your old fishing lures are worth anything. This auction includes the rare color crazy crawler wood lure carefully packaged for the winner. Heddon basser fishing lure 8500 s new in box in strawberry spot wood classic. I think this is a 2150 lure but stand to be corrected. Now, the thing that you may not know i did not heddon is now made in china. This giant lure makes quite a commotion coming across the top of the water. Heddon crazy crawler connection public group facebook.
Some heddon fishing lure collectors seek specific products, such as the heddon crazy crawler. Vintage tackle heddon tiny crazy crawler lure wbox. Their perfectly tuned metal wings slash from sidetoside to create a cadence on the water that drives all species wild. Heddon makes the lures you know and trust, such as the zara spook, tiny torpedo and the spitn image. We buy antique fishing lures, boxes, catalogs etc old and antique fishing lure collectors welcome. Come take a seat an see what it looks like inside the heddon factory.
When your first start collecting sometimes the hard fast rule is some things just dont. Heddon crazy crawler this maybe one of the craziest topwater lures ever designed in the history of fishing lures. A flow chart and photos to help you identify the time line when early heddon lures and boxes were made based on hardware and lure body form. Jan 31, 2011 this blog deals with our outdoor heritage. Heddon crazy crawler lures are collectible fishing lures produced by the heddon company brief history and description the heddon company was found. Jun 18, 2012 vintage wooden heddon 2120 xrs crazy crawler fishing lure wbox.
Included in the collection is an early hand carved frog, two rimless cup dowagiac experts, one in its original black and silver box with paperwork, many. Your place to buy and sell all things handmade heddon sonic fishing lure vintage fishing lure vintage heddon sonic fishing lure bright yellow with a black lighting bolt in good conditio measures 1 heddon sonic fishing lure vintage fishing lure see more. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Heddon crazy crawler lure the heddon crazy crawler lure is a collector favorite, and was first introduced around 19391940. Heddon 1600 deep wiggle diver in tall box correctly stamped. Heddoncrazy crawler wood lure up for your consideration is this vintage heddoncrazy crawler wood lure a rare golden color series 2100. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Tiny crazy crawler 320 xrw circa 1954 im guessing on the date but i bet im close if not right on.
Vintage collectible heddon crazy crawler lures circa 1960s in painted wood and metal with handmade horsehair jigs and double tietack backs. Fishing challenge between the old school heddon crazy crawler and the new school jackall pompadour. Heddon is the worlds oldest fishing lure manufacturer in continuous production, and that kind of history doesnt happen by accident. Get the best deals on heddon crazy crawler box when you shop the largest online selection at. This auction is for the vintage heddon crazy crawler lure you see in the pictures. Antique fishing lures hold the secret to past fishing techniques.
Although the segment lasted less than five minutes, it spawned quite an uproar online about how badly one of the owners, rick harrison, got taken when he spent. Repainted heddon 2120 crazy crawler with surface hardware. Get the best deals on heddon bass vintage fishing lures when you shop the largest. Heddon musky crazy crawler lure the heddon musky crazy crawler lure was first introduced in 1940. Suffice it to say, crazy crawler collecting can be a real challenge due to the varieties caused by different sizes i believe sam lists 9, colors, eyes, and hardware.
Only the heddon crazy crawler, another surface wobbler, exceeds the jitterbug in the odd appearance category. Jitterbugs at night bass fishing, bass lures, bass boats. When you search for old wooden fishing lures, be aware that vintage wooden lures needed lead weights to sink them to the proper fishing level unless the conditions called for surface appeal for fish, such as in heavy rain conditions. Heddon introduced the crazy crawler in 1940 after acquiring the patent rights for the wow from the donaly company. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Mar 10, 2015 old fishing tackle vintage heddon hi tail lures stay safe and healthy. Vintage tackle heddon tiny crazy crawler lure wbox for your bidding consideration is this. The heddon crazy crawler lure is a collector favorite, and was first introduced around 19391940. These were trade rods produced by james heddon s sons for the edward k. It concentrates in particular on the history of fishing and fishing tackle, and seeks to provide interesting, informative, and important materials for anyone who wants to help preserve our nations and the worlds fishing. Heddon crazy crawler lure fin and flame fishing for history.
The heddon company was founded in 1902 to sell the lures, originally made by hand in the heddon family kitchen in dowagiac, michigan. Reproductions, repaints, joes old lures antique fishing. Each page measures 8 x 11 suitable for framing by the collector. The lure is in excellent condition and comes in the correctly marked box along with some paperwork and a box catalog. This auction includes the rare colorcrazy crawler wood lure carefully packaged for the winner. Vintage 1946 heddon dowagiac postwar crazy crawler original print advertisement. The first step in valuing these mantiques is to look for a brand such as heddon, pflueger, or creek chub bait co. Heddon crazy crawler wood lure up for your consideration is this vintage heddon crazy crawler wood lure a rare golden color series 2100. Heddon dowagiac antique fishing lure model numbers. Heddon of dowagiac michigan purchased the patent rights to this winged creature from jim donaly, of hoptacong nj. As time progresses i will add to the heddon pages, adding more history, to the evolution of some of the famous heddon lures, from the underwater minnow, to the crazy crawler.
Breaking down the fishing tackle on pawn stars on a recent episode of the history channel show pawn stars, the hosts of the show entertained an offer to buy some vintage fishing tackle. Heddon lure hardware and box identification 1904 to 1930. Its my pleasure to offer at auction a nice circa 1938 heddon no. Heddon might have never made crazy crawlers in these colors or with glass eyes, but theyre still reproductions in my book. It is an oddball kind of lure because of the oversized metal wobbleplate screwed into its nose. Nov 12, 2018 fishing challenge between the old school heddon crazy crawler and the new school jackall pompadour. Page measures 8 x 11 suitable for framing by the collector. Get the best deals on heddon bass vintage fishing lures when you shop the largest online.
Fishing challenge between the old school heddon crazy crawler and the new school. James heddon is credited with making the first true wooden topwater lure. Included in the collection is an early hand carved frog, two rimless cup dowagiac experts, one in its original black and silver box with paperwork, many private label. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Much has been published on heddons crazy crawlers so rather than repeat it, i refer you to luckeys book as well as sam husselmans page i cited above. Heddon lures archives fin and flame fishing for history.
The crazy crawler by heddon looks like something getting ready to. Heddon lure series numbers can be challenging to say the least. Heddon sonar 433 fishing lure vintage fishing lure. Having had his way with the small piece of wood, he casually tossed it in the water where, to his surprise, it was attacked by a big, beautiful bass. Buy products related to heddon lures and see what customers say about heddon lures on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. One of the more rare body styles was a pointed conetail body. Once upon a time in the late 1800s, no one is exactly sure when, james heddon was whittling by the side of a lake. This antique fishing lure was manufactured in heddons plant in dowagiac michigan and was assigned a model series number 2150. Your place to buy and sell all things handmade heddon sonic fishing lure vin.
The heddon crazy crawler was manufactured in several sizes and styles. Buy the heddon crazy crawler lures and more quality fishing, hunting and outdoor gear at bass pro shops. It seems this heddon crazy crawler was the coolest. Heddon books he heddon museum has over 2,000 lures, spanning the entire 82 year history of heddon in dowagiac 19021984, as well as prototypes both before and during that period. For sale is a vintage heddon crazy crawler fishing lure. The vintage 80 year old crazy crawler or the modern. Unfollow heddon crazy crawler to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. The dowagiac area history museums heddon collection. Heddon crackleback lure model 8000 wyc fishing lure nib. Heddon is a brand of artificial fishing lures created by james heddon, originally a beekeeper who is credited with the invention of the first artificial fishing lures made of wood in the late 1890s. The heddon crazy crawler vintage lure is such a collectible piece because it was designed to look like a large insect. Crazy crawler 212, wood, catalog series 2120, 35 oz.
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