Heddon Catalogs

HEDDON CATALOGS AND THEIR COVERS
Every Heddon Catalog Cover (or almost) from 1902-Present
Catalogs are some of the best ways we get a glimpse into the early years of lure manufacturing and the companies we collect.  These old catalogs are archived time capsules of the baits made and time periods they were made in.  All of these add to the value of collections.  Whether using for research, displaying in a frame, or collecting on their own these items add to the history of sporting goods and days gone by.  Below are the Heddon Catalogs produced that we are able to find the covers to.  In time we hope to have the complete Heddon Catalog Cover archive here for all to enjoy.

 

 

1900's | 1910's |  1920's  | 1930's1940's1950's1960's1970's1980's1990's2000's2010's2020'sFAQ's


1902 1st Edition

1902 Heddon Catalog 1st Edition²:  15 pages black and white. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"

"Are You A Bait-Caster?"

Referred to as the "One Lure Catalog" as it only shows the Dowagiac lure.

April 1st, 1902 Patent Date³

Heddon 1902 1st Edition Catalog Cover
1902 2nd Edition

1902 Heddon Catalog:  22 pages.

"Are You A Bait-Caster?"

Referred to as the "Three Lure Catalog"

One thing kind of unique about these early catalogs is that they always had a title vs. just Heddon 1902 Catalog.

 

Heddon 1902 2nd Edition Catalog Cover
1903

1903 Heddon Catalog²:  10 pages black and white, not dated. 5 1/2" x 7"

Dowagiac Perfect Casting Baits

James Heddon & Son, Makers

 

Heddon 1903 Catalog Cover
1904 A 1904 Heddon Catalog has never been found.
1905

Heddon 1905 Catalog:   pages.

Book of the Dowagiac Baits 1905

Heddon 1905 Catalog Cover
1906

Heddon 1906 Catalog:  pages.

Bait Casting and "Dowagiac" Baits

James Heddon & Son, Dowagiac, Mich.

Photo courtesy of the Heddon Museum²

Heddon 1906 Catalog Cover
1907

Heddon 1907 Catalog:  36 pages.  8 7/8" x 5 3/4".

"Book of Heddon's Dowagiac Minnows and the Art of Bait Casting 1907"

Heddon 1907 Catalog Cover
1908 A 1908 Heddon Catalog was referenced but one has not yet been found.
1909

Heddon 1909 Catalog:  19 pages. ‡

"Heddon's Dowagiac Rods and Minnows"

Heddon 1909 Catalog Cover
1910

Heddon 1910 Catalog:  32 pages.

"Heddon's Dowagiac Rods and Minnows"

1910

Heddon 1910 Catalog Cover
1911

Heddon 1911 Catalog:  38 pages.

"Heddon's Dowagiac Rods Minnows"

Heddon 1911 Catalog Cover
1912

Heddon 1912 Catalog:  43 pages. ‡

"Heddon's Rods Reels Lines Minnows Dowagiac"

Heddon 1912 Catalog Cover
1913

Heddon 1913 Catalog:  Catalog No. 11.  46 pages.

"Jim Heddon's Fishing Tackle"

Heddon 1913 Catalog Cover
1914

Heddon 1914 Catalog:  Catalog No. 12.  19 pages.

"Jim Heddon's Genuine Dowagiac Fishing Tackle and The Art of Bait Casting"

Heddon 1914 Catalog Cover
1915

Heddon 1915 Catalog:  Catalog No. 12 - 2nd Edition.  24 pages.

"Jim Heddon's Genuine Dowagiac Fishing Tackle and The Art of Bait Casting"

Heddon 1915 Catalog Cover
1916

Heddon 1916 Catalog:  Catalog No. 14.  16 pages.  9" x 9 1/8".

"Dowagiac Minnows and Rods"

Heddon Catalog Cover 1916
1917

Heddon 1917 Catalog:  Catalog No. 14, second edition revised.  16 pages.  9" x 9 1/8".

"Dowagiac Minnows and Rods"

Cover and size the same as 1916.  Inside page states Catalog 14, second edition revised.  Pages 4, 5, 11-13 differ from 1916.²

Heddon 1917 Catalog Cover
1918

Heddon 1918 Catalog:  "Heddon's Dowagiac Minnows"

Undated catalog was two 8"x11" sheets printed on both sides.  Was found folded in thirds to be put in envelopes.

Photo courtesy of the Heddon Museum² 

Heddon 1918 Catalog Cover
1919

Heddon 1919 Catalog:  "Dowagiac"

Undated catalog, one piece flyer.  Folds to 3.4"x6".

Photo courtesy of the Heddon Museum² 

Heddon Catalog Cover 1919
1920
1921

Heddon 1921 Catalog:  Catalog No. 18.  12 pages. ‡

"Heddon's Dowagiac Fishing Tackle Starting Him Right"

Heddon 1921 Catalog Cover
1922

Heddon 1922 Catalog:  16 pages * including front and back cover.  9" x 12".

"Heddon-Dowagiac Bait Casting Equipment"

Heddon 1922 Catalog Cover
1923F

Heddon 1923F* Catalog: 8" x 8"

"Better Bait-Casting Results"

Released just before 1923 catalog.

"F" for Foldout

Heddon 1923 F Catalog
1923

Heddon 1923 Catalog:  17 pages ‡

(Could only find a black and white copy which I cleaned up.  If you have a color copy would really appreciate an upgrade.)

Heddon 1923 Catalog Cover
1924

Heddon 1924 Catalog:  16 pages. * † ‡

"Tackle Science and Successful Fishing"

Heddon 1924 Catalog Cover
1925 Heddon 1925 Catalog:  13 pages. Heddon 1925 Catalog Cover
1926 Heddon 1926 Catalog:  24 pages including covers. Heddon 1926 Catalog Cover
1927 Heddon 1927 Catalog:  16 pages.  Features two fold out sections of 3 panels each.  Introduction of Zig-Wag and Luny Frog. Heddon 1927 Catalog Cover
1928 Heddon 1928 Catalog:  24 pages. Heddon 1928 Catalog Cover
1928 Heddon 1928 Catalog with Dealer Supplement:  26 pages. Heddon 1928 Catalog with Dealer Supplement
1929

Heddon 1929 Catalog:  32 pages.

"How to Catch More Fish"

Heddon 1929 Catalog Cover
1930

Heddon 1930 Catalog:  40 pages not including covers.  10" x 7". *

"How to Catch More Fish"

Heddon 1930 Catalog Cover
1931

Heddon 1931 Catalog:  36 pages not including covers.  10" x 7". *

"How to Catch More Fish"

Heddon 1931 Catalog Cover
1932 Heddon 1932 Catalog:  32 pages.  10" x 7". * Heddon 1932 Catalog Cover
1933 Heddon 1933 Catalog:  32 pages.  10" x 7". * Heddon 1933 Catalog Cover
1934

Heddon 1934 Catalog:  30 pages.  10" x 7". *

Includes a Special Introductory Offer for the New "Basser Spook Jr."  Send in 50 cents on the enclosed coin card for one bait at half price.

Heddon 1934 Catalog Cover
1935 Heddon 1935 Catalog:  28 pages plus a bait chart.  10" x 7". * Heddon Catalog Cover 1935
1936 Heddon 1936 Catalog:  36 pages.  10" x 7". * Heddon 1936 Catalog Cover
1937 Heddon 1937 Catalog:  40 pages.  10" x 7". * Heddon 1937 Catalog Cover
1938 Heddon 1938 Catalog:  40 pages.  10" x 7". * Heddon 1938 Catalog Cover
1939 Heddon 1939 Catalog:  44 pages.  10" x 7". * Heddon 1939 Catalog Cover
1940 Heddon 1940 Catalog:  44 pages.  10" x 7". * Heddon 1940 Catalog Cover
1941 Heddon 1941 Catalog:  44 pages.  10" x 7". * ‡ 1941 Heddon Catalog Cover
1942-1943

Heddon 1942-1943 Catalog:  32 pages.  10" x 7". *

Note the label on the right "Sorry-No stock left Now 100% War Production Yours for Victory"

(Note: You can click on this catalog to see a larger version.)

 

Heddon 1942-43 Catalog Cover
1944-1945 1944-1945:  No catalogs were produced during this period due to WWII.
1946 Heddon 1946 Catalog:  A Post-War Announcement followed by a very small "catalog" / price list of items for sale. * † ‡ Heddon 1946 Post War Production Note Catalog
1947 Heddon 1947 Catalog:  Small "catalog" / price list of items for sale. * † ‡ Heddon 1947 Catalog / Price List
1948

Heddon 1948 Catalog:  Small "catalog" / price list of items for sale. *

16 pages including covers.

Heddon 1948 Catalog Cover
1949

Heddon 1949 Catalog:  80 pages.  10" x 7". *

First real full consumer catalog post WWII.  Last 20 pages are fish identification section which differentiates this catalog from the one below.

Heddon 1949 Catalog Cover - 80 page version
1949

Heddon 1949 Catalog:  60 pages.  10" x 7". * †

 

Heddon 1949 Catalog Cover
1950 Heddon 1950 Deluxe Catalog:  80 pages not including covers.  10" x 7".  Yellow shore River Runt in mouth of jumping bass on cover. * Heddon Deluxe 1950 Catalog Cover
1950

Heddon 1950  Catalog:  30 pages. ‡

Smaller size 6 1/2" x 5"

Heddon 1950 Catalog Cover
1951 Heddon 1951 Deluxe Catalog:  80 pages not including covers.  10" x 7".  Cover very similar to 1950 except bass now exploding out of water. * Heddon Deluxe 1951 Catalog Cover
1951

Heddon 1951  Catalog:  30 pages. ‡

Smaller size 6 1/2" x 5"

Heddon 1951 Catalog Cover
1952 Heddon Deluxe 1952 Catalog:  76 pages not including covers.  10" x 7". * Heddon 1952 Deluxe Catalog Cover
1952

Heddon 1952  Catalog:  31 pages. ‡

Smaller size 6 1/2" x 5"

Heddon 1952 Catalog Cover
1953 Heddon 1953 Deluxe Catalog:  76 pages not including covers.  10" x 7". * Heddon 1953 Deluxe Catalog Cover
1953

Heddon 1953  Catalog:  31 pages. ‡

Smaller size 6 1/2" x 5"

Heddon 1953 Catalog Cover
1953

Heddon 1953 Catalog:  20 pages. ‡

Unknown what version this is.  Possible trade catalog?

Heddon 1953 Catalog Cover Unknown Version
1954 Heddon Deluxe 1954 Catalog:  76 pages not including covers.  10" x 7". * Heddon Deluxe 1954 Catalog Cover
1954

Heddon 1954  Catalog:  31 pages. ‡

Smaller size 6 1/2" x 5"

Heddon 1954 Catalog Cover
1955

Heddon 1955 Deluxe Catalog:  76 pages not including covers.  Deluxe Catalog measures 10" x 7". *

Heddon 1955 Deluxe Catalog Cover
1955

Heddon 1955  Catalog:  31 pages. *

Smaller size 6 1/2" x 5"

Heddon 1955 Catalog Cover
1956 Heddon 1956 Deluxe Catalog:  76 pages not including covers.  10" x 7". * Heddon 1956 Deluxe Catalog Cover
1956

Heddon 1956  Catalog:  31 pages. *

Smaller size 6 1/2" x 5"

Heddon 1956 Catalog Cover
1957 Heddon 1957 Deluxe Catalog:  70 pages not including covers.  10" x 7". * Heddon 1957 Deluxe Catalog Cover
1957

Heddon 1957  Catalog:  31 pages.

Smaller size 6 1/2" x 5"

Heddon 1957 Catalog Cover
1958 Heddon 1958 Deluxe Catalog:  74 pages not including covers.  10" x 7". * Heddon 1958 Deluxe Catalog Cover
1958

Heddon 1958 Small Size Catalog:  32 pages.  6 1/2" x 5" *

Fishing Tackle

James Heddon's Sons

Dowagiac, Michigan

Heddon 1958 Small Size Catalog Cover
1959 Heddon 1959 Deluxe Catalog:  64 pages.  10" x 7". * Heddon 1959 Deluxe Catalog Cover
1959

Heddon 1959  Catalog:  32 pages. ‡

Smaller size 6 1/2" x 5"

Heddon 1959 Catalog Cover
1960 Heddon 1960 Deluxe Catalog:  64 pages. * Heddon 1960 Deluxe Catalog Cover
1960

Heddon 1960  Catalog:  32 pages. ‡

Smaller size 6 1/2" x 5"

Heddon 1960 Catalog Cover
1961 Heddon 1961 Deluxe Catalog:  64 pages. * Heddon 1961 Deluxe Catalog Cover
1961

Heddon 1961  Catalog:  32 pages. ‡

Smaller size 6 1/2" x 5"

Heddon 1961 Catalog Cover
1962 Heddon 1962 Deluxe Catalog:  64 pages. * Heddon 1962 Deluxe Catalog Cover
1962

Heddon 1962 Catalog:  32 pages. ‡

Smaller size 6 1/2" x 5"

Heddon 1962 Catalog Cover
1962

Heddon 1962 Trade Catalog:  32 pages  * ‡

James Heddon's Sons

Heddon 1962 Trade Catalog
1962

Heddon 1962 New Reels Catalog:  36 pages including covers *

James Heddon's Sons

(Introduces Heddon Scandia Mark II, Scandia Mark IV, and Heddon Heritage Model 30, 35, 40, and 45) 

Heddon 1962 Heddon Reels Catalog
1963

Heddon 1963 Consumer Catalog:  56 pages. Full size 8 1/2" x 11" *

Note:  Now a Subsidiary of Daisy Manufacturing Co.

Heddon 1963 Catalog Cover
1963

Heddon 1963 Trade Catalog:  52 pages. Full size 8 1/2" x 11" *

Note:  Now a Subsidiary of Daisy Manufacturing Co.

Heddon 1963 Trade Catalog Cover
1964 Heddon 1964 Consumer Catalog:  64 pages. * Heddon 1964 Consumer Catalog Cover
1964 Heddon 1964 Trade Catalog:  64 pages. * Heddon 1964 Trade Catalog Cover
1965 Heddon 1965 Consumer Catalog:  64 pages. * Heddon 1965 Consumer Catalog Cover
1965 Heddon 1965 Trade Catalog:  64 pages. * Heddon 1965 Trade Catalog Cover
1966 Heddon 1966 Consumer Catalog:  64 pages. * Heddon 1966 Consumer Catalog Cover
1967 Heddon 1967 Consumer Catalog:  68 pages. * Heddon 1967 Consumer Catalog Cover
1967 Heddon 1967 Trade Catalog:  20 pages. * Heddon 1967 Trade Catalog Cover
1968 Heddon 1968 Consumer Catalog:  68 pages. * † Heddon 1968 Consumer Catalog
1968

Heddon 1968 Canadian Catalog:  40 pages. *

Interesting note the back of this catalog lists Preston, Ontario, Canada and Sywell, Northampton, England as locations.  It also has a Bear Bowfishing Outfit on the back.

Heddon 1968 Canadian Catalog Cover
1969 Heddon 1969 Catalog:  60 pages. * Heddon 1969 Catalog Cover
1969-1970

Heddon 1969-1970 Sales Builder Catalog ‡

Daisy Heddon

Heddon 1969-1970 Sales Builder Catalog
1970 Heddon 1970 Catalog:  66 pages. * Heddon 1970 Catalog Cover
1970

Heddon 1970 Pocket Catalog:  16 pages. *

5 1/2" x 3 1/2"

Heddon 1970 Pocket Catalog Cover
1971 Heddon 1971 Catalog:  52 pages. * Heddon 1971 Catalog Cover
1971-1972

Heddon 1971-1972 Sales Builder Catalog:  8 pages. *

Daisy Heddon

Heddon 1971-1972 Sales Builder Catalog Cover
1972

Heddon 1972 Catalog:  24 pages.

Heddon 1972 Catalog Cover
1973

Heddon 1973 Catalog:  24 pages. *

Note:  Same cover as 1972 but Heddon's 75th Anniversary on back.  Also some pages are different than 1972 catalog. ²

Heddon 1973 Catalog CoverHeddon 75th Anniversary Logo
1974

Heddon 1974 Catalog:  24 pages. * ‡

Possible Trade or Jobber catalog.

Heddon 1973 Catalog Cover
1974

Heddon 1974 Catalog:  32 pages. *

James Heddon's Sons

Heddon 1974 Catalog Cover
1974-1975

Heddon 1974-1975 New Products Catalog:  8 pages. *

James Heddon's Sons

Heddon 1974-1975 New Products Catalog Cover
1975 Heddon 1975 Catalog:  32 pages. * Heddon 1975 Catalog Cover
1975-1976 Heddon 1975-1976 Catalog:  32 pages. * Heddon 1975-1976 Catalog Cover
1976 A 1976 Heddon catalog was not produced.
1977 Heddon 1977 Catalog:  16 pages. * Heddon 1977 Catalog Cover
1978 Heddon 1978 Catalog:  24 pages. * Heddon 1978 Catalog Cover
1979 Heddon 1979 Catalog:  16 pages. * Heddon 1979 Catalog Cover
1980 Heddon 1980 Catalog:  16 pages. * Heddon 1980 Catalog Cover
1981 Heddon 1981 Catalog:  24 pages. * Heddon 1981 Catalog Cover
1982 Heddon 1982 Catalog:  24 pages. * Heddon 1982 Catalog Cover
1983 Heddon 1983 Catalog:  24 pages. * Heddon 1983 Catalog Cover
1984

Heddon 1984 Catalog:  12 pages plus 2 page fold out color chart. * 

Last catalog to list Heddon in Dowagiac, Michigan.

Heddon 1984 Catalog Cover
1984 Note: This is where a lot of collectors leave Heddon as this is when they left Dowagiac. Heddon was bought by PRADCO (Plastic Research and Development Corporation) and everything was moved to Fort Smith, Arkansas. However there were still a lot of great baits made after this time and some are quite collectible.  For the point of research and future history we will continue on with our page after this point.
1985

Heddon 1985 Catalog:  12 pages *

Listed as EBSCO Industries (parent of PRADCO) and Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Heddon 1985 Catalog Cover
1986 Heddon 1986 Catalog:  12 pages * Heddon 1986 Catalog Cover
1987 Heddon 1987 Catalog:  12 pages * Heddon 1987 Catalog Cover
1988 Heddon 1988 Catalog:  12 pages * Heddon 1988 Catalog Cover
1989 Heddon 1989 Catalog:  12 pages * Heddon 1989 Catalog Cover
1990

Heddon 1990 Catalog:  20 pages *

One note of historic importance (at least to me).  For the first time since 1928 there is not a River Runt lure in the Heddon Catalog. Quite an historic run and one I still wonder why it ended.  Good thing you can still buy the vintage ones here

Heddon 1990 Catalog Cover
1991

Heddon 1991 Catalog:  20 pages *

Catalog Cover Variant 1 of 2

Heddon 1991 Catalog Cover Variant 1
1991

Heddon 1991 Catalog:  20 pages 

Catalog Cover Variant 2 of 2

Heddon 1991 Catalog Cover Variant 2
1992 Heddon 1992 Catalog:  20 pages * Heddon 1992 Catalog Cover
1993 Now we enter a period where going forward PRADCO is not really producing individual catalogs for their brands (or very limited) but really a combined master catalog with all of their brands in them. Generally we find only the master catalog and cover. At times a "placeholder" type cover is made available for each brand especially as these catalogs are made more digital in the 2000's. By placeholder we mean that these covers weren't actually in the master final but could be inserted quickly on top of a section of pages to make a quick catalog. For example if Heddon was pages 58-80 of the Master catalog you could digitally grab those pages and put the placeholder cover on top of them and have a quick Heddon catalog. We will show both the PRADCO Master cover and the Heddon "placeholder" cover when it is available.
1993

PRADCO 1993 Catalog:  116 pages *

Heddon pages 54-65

PRADCO 1993 Catalog Cover
1994

PRADCO 1994 Catalog:  104 pages *

Heddon pages 40-53

Celebrating 100 Years of Heddon 1894-1994

Interesting fun fact... is it really 100 years in 1994?  Just going back through these catalog covers you can find at least three different dates that Heddon supposedly started.

This is also when the Centennial lures started to arrive.

Pradco 1994 Catalog Cover
1995

PRADCO 1995 Catalog:  104 pages *

Heddon pages 40-53

PRADCO 1995 Catalog Cover
1996

PRADCO 1996 Catalog:  64 pages *

Heddon pages 18-26

PRADCO 1996 Catalog Cover
1997

PRADCO 1997 Catalog:  56 pages *

Heddon pages 8-15

PRADCO 1997 Catalog Cover
1998

PRADCO 1998 Catalog:  56 pages *

Heddon pages 8-15

PRADCO 1998 Catalog Cover
1999

PRADCO 1999 Catalog:  56 pages *

Heddon pages 16-21

PRADCO 1999 Catalog Cover
2000

PRADCO 2000 Catalog:  68 pages *

Heddon pages 24-28

Almost hard to believe a company that put out an 80 page catalog by themselves in 1950 is now just 5 pages in this catalog.  Not to feel too bad though.  Creek Chub and Lazy Ike, no slouches in their own days, have been relegated to 2 combined pages.

PRADCO 2000 Catalog Cover
2001

PRADCO 2001 Catalog:  52 pages *

Heddon pages 37-40

Only 4 pages.  We have a new low.

Probably PRADCO's nicest cover!

PRADCO 2001 Catalog Cover
2002

PRADCO 2002 Catalog:  60 pages *

Heddon pages 11-16

 

PRADCO 2002 Catalog Cover
2003

PRADCO 2003 Catalog:  52 pages *

Heddon pages 27-34

PRADCO 2003 Catalog Cover
2004

Heddon 2004 Catalog:  12 pages including covers *

Much to my pleasant surprise I found this one as a physical stand alone catalog.  Not an electronic version only.  This gives me hope of finding others years out there although I am sure they were produced in very limited volume.

Heddon 2004 Catalog Cover
2005 Heddon 2005 Catalog:  14 pages Heddon 2005 Catalog Cover
2006

2006 PRADCO Master Catalog Cover ‡ and the Heddon section within

Heddon 2006 Catalog:  14 pages

2006 PRADCO Catalog CoverHeddon 2006 Catalog Cover
2007
2008 2008 PRADCO Master Catalog Cover and the Heddon cover section within ‡

PRADCO 2008 Catalog CoverHeddon 2008 Catalog Cover

2009

Heddon 2009 Catalog:  14 pages

Heddon 2009 Catalog Cover
2010 PRADCO 2010 New Product Catalog:  20 pages  (not sure if there was a separate full catalog for 2010) Pradco 2010 New Products Catalog
2011 Heddon 2011 Catalog:  14 pages Heddon 2011 Catalog
2012 PRADCO 2012 Catalog  (not sure if there was a separate full catalog for 2012) PRADCO 2012 Catalog Cover
2013 Heddon 2013 Catalog:  14 pages Heddon 2013 Catalog Cover
2013 Heddon Holidays 2013:  This is a complete "fantasy item".  It is not real.  We found this on the web when searching.  It appears to be a project put together by a graphic design student.  Still a really cool cover so we thought we could include it.  Too bad there aren't real Holiday catalogs. Heddon Holidays 2013 Catalog Cover
2014 Heddon 2014 Catalog:  10 pages Heddon 2014 Catalog Cover
2015
2016

2016 PRADCO Master Catalog Cover ‡ and the Heddon section within

Heddon 2016 Catalog:  pages 104-119 in PRADCO Master Catalog

PRADCO 2016 Catalog CoverHeddon 2016 Catalog Cover
2017

PRADCO 2017 Catalog:   pages

Heddon pages - ‡

PRADCO 2017 Catalog Cover
2018

PRADCO 2018 Catalog:   pages

Heddon pages -

PRADCO 2018 Catalog Cover
2019

PRADCO 2019 Catalog:  740 pages

Heddon pages 256-287

PRADCO 2019 Catalog Cover
2020

PRADCO 2020 Catalog:  652 pages

Heddon pages 246-277

PRADCO 2020 Catalog Cover
2021

PRADCO 2021 Catalog:  645 pages

Heddon pages 298-331

Pradco 2021 Catalog Cover
2022

PRADCO 2022 Catalog:  643 pages

Heddon pages 292-325

Heddon Pradco 2022 Catalog Cover
Below are the codes you see above in the chart.  If you can help add to the chart please let me know.
* Denotes catalogs in my collection.  If you can help add to them please let me know.
† Denotes could use a better physical copy for my collection.
‡ Denotes could use a better online cover copy for this page.
²  Credit to Joan Lyons and the Heddon Museum for their help and contributions.
³  Credit to Clyde "The Bassman"™ Harbin for his historical contributions.

 

 

These are the full size catalogs we believe we are missing from the Pre-Pradco era:
-1904, 1908, 1915, 1919, 1920.

In addition we believe we are missing Sales Builders / Manuals for 1973-74, 1976-77, 1979, 1981 as well as "Heddon Fishing Tackle Sales Manual for Retail Salesmen" Copyright May 12, 1927.

We may also be missing a few smaller size and specialty catalogs.

If you can help us add to this page or find any corrections please let us know.


FAQ'S

Test Your Knowledge:  Heddon Catalog Cover FAQ's:

Where was Heddon originally located?
Heddon was located in Dowagiac, Michigan and grew into the world largest manufacturer of tackle during much of the 1900's.

When was Heddon's last catalog from Dowagiac?
The 1984 Heddon catalog was the last Heddon catalog with a Dowagiac, Michigan address on it.  By 1985 it had changed to Ft. Smith, Arkansas.

When did Heddon begin according to their catalogs?
It gets interesting here.  First we will throw out their catalog numbering system that they used early on and assume they were in business prior to catalogs.  As late as the late 1970's / early 1980's we see them claiming 1897 as their start date.  In fact their 1972 catalog is their 75th anniversary.  However by their PRADCO years in the early 1990's it has changed to 1894.  In fact 1894 was their 100th anniversary catalog.  They seemed to have aged an extra three years during this time period.  Only history may know for sure.  1894 is still the date on Heddon material at this time.

Where can I find more information on historical Heddon catalogs?
You can find more information on our website My Bait Shop where we have a full page dedicated to Heddon Catalog Covers including the cover photo of almost every catalog ever made.


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Heddon History:  Heddon history and information at My Bait Shop.  Our page where we are continually adding historical information about Heddon.  Be sure to check back as we add more information all the time.

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