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Threads of the West: Native Beadwork, Navajo Textiles, Navajo Jewelry & Western Art

Sat, Jan 24, 2026 11:00AM EST
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Lot 616

Early Heddon & Paw Paw Bait Co. Fishing Lures (4)

Estimate: $200 - $300
Starting Bid
$50

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Featured in this lot are four fishing lures from Heddon Lures & Paw Paw Bait Company from the 1940s - 1960s. The Heddon lures in this lot include, Crazy-Crawler, River Runt Spook Spinner and Stanley Weedless. The Paw Paw Bait Company lure is a rare, Wotta-Frog lure. The "Wotta-Frog" lure was created by the Paw Paw Bait Company, which was formed in Michigan around 1924. Listed in the company's catalog around 1941, the lure was available in various sizes, featured a unique design with movable legs and a cup-type lip. The Heddon lures show various colors, shapes, and sizes for different types of fishing. The Heddon Weedless features no actual lure, only metal components and a hook. They show good condition overall with some wear present from their age and use over the years, but no signs of major damage is noted. They measure from 4 1/2" L x 3 3/8" W to 3 3/8" L x 1 1/4" W. They have a collective weight of under 6 ounces.

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