THE SMITH MINNOW FROM THE HEDDON FACTORY BOARD

THE SMITH MINNOW FROM THE HEDDON FACTORY BOARD Charles H. Smith operated the LaGrange Bait Co. in Indiana and was making these baits around 1905. This exact minnow belonged to Will Heddon, who handmade his own version based on this one. This Minnow can clearly be seen in photos of the factory board and it is featured in The Heddon Legacy on page 177. This important bait features blemish-free milky glass eyes, brass screw eyes, un-plated hooks, and an ingenious mechanical tail. Two belly weights and with some wear from use, this bait grades Very Good Plus. From the Stephen & Christine Rebic collection. Item Dimensions: 3 - 1/4" L. Item Dimensions:

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