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Heddon Head-On Basser 8500, 9RH Red Head/Silver Flitter Color - Very Good Condition

$125

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Description

Heddon Head-On Basser 8500, 9RH Red Head/Silver Flitter Color. Hard to find vintage bait. Glass eyes and early two piece hardware. Lure is about 4 1/8" long. Used with some minor wear but in overall good condition. See photos. Grab this one for your collection. See all of our Heddon lures for sale here. This lure will make a great addition to your collection. Be sure to check out our other tough and rare antique lures at My Bait Shop's Vault , the place to find our tougher collectible lures for sale.

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Bass
Presentation
Surface, 0 ft, Surface Wobble, Floating
Techniques
Topwater, Casting
Conditions
Low Light, Open Water
Size4.125 in (105 mm)
SeasonSummer
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

Best used as a surface presentation around calm to lightly rippled water, especially when bass are feeding shallow. Work it with steady retrieves and pauses to imitate a struggling baitfish and trigger reaction strikes.

Pros

  • Classic vintage topwater profile
  • Good collectible condition
  • Surface action can draw explosive strikes

Cons

  • Used condition with minor wear
  • Vintage bait may be fragile and hard to replace
  • May be less effective in heavy chop

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