Heddon River Runt Spook Floater Vintage Lure

Features a red head and elaborate scale pattern!
A vintage collector's item with an antique feel

Product Description:
This is the classic and famous "River Runt Spook Floater" lure by Heddon, an established American lure manufacturer. Its distinctive red head and precisely painted scale pattern on the body are a testament to the hand-painting techniques of the era. Its unique action just below the surface captivated many bass anglers. Today, it is highly popular not only for actual fishing but also for display and collection. (R070061)

Specifications:
・Manufacturer: Heddon (USA)
・Model: River Runt Spook Floater
・Total length: Approx. 75mm
・Weight: Approx. 14g (estimated)
・Hooks: Treble hooks ×2
・Color: Red head / White body (with scale pattern)
・Manufacturing period: Around the 1950s

Recommended points:
・A vintage model representing Heddon's history
・Highly rated as a collector's item
・Classic red head × white coloring
・Ideal for antique decor and displays

Special Notes:
There are several reasons why many antique lures have a red head. Red is believed to evoke the image of "blood" or "injured small fish" in the water. For predatory fish, it creates the impression of "weakened prey attempting to escape," and was believed to induce an attack. By making the body white (or a light color) and only the head red, a noticeable contrast is created underwater. This was particularly advantageous in murky water or low-light conditions, making it easier for fish to spot the lure. Another reason was for the angler to easily see which direction the lure was swimming. A red head is a design that clearly shows the "direction of the head" even from a distance. In the early 1900s, many manufacturers such as Heddon, Pflueger, and South Bend in the United States competed to adopt the "Red Head / White Body" color scheme. This became established as a "standard color" and a popular choice, becoming a representative color for collector's lures.

*Based on AI research.