Heddon

Heddon Wooden 5000 Tadpolly, 9A Yellow Perch (bar perch) Color, L-Rig, Heart Shape Lip

$65

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Description

Heddon Wooden 5000 Tadpolly, 9A Yellow Perch (Bar Perch) Color, L-Rig, Heart Shape Lip. Very early/introduction years Tadpolly here, in a classic color. Lure's wooden body is about 3 7/8" long. L-rig hardware, marked lip. This Tadpolly has a good amount of wear, marks and chips, still overall in good condition for its age. A classic color to add to your collection, see photos. Uncommon color! See all of our Heddon lures for sale here.

Specifications

Category

Crankbaits

Length

3.875 in (98 mm)

Sink Rate

floating

Target Species

bass

Techniques

casting

Water Column

subsurface

Action

tight wobble

Conditions

clear water, open water, rocky

Field Notes

Best worked as a shallow diving plug around cover, points, and shoreline structure. The wooden body and classic Heddon lip suggest a traditional crankbait presentation with steady casting and retrieve to trigger bass.

Pros

  • Classic wooden Heddon collectible with early-production appeal
  • Natural perch pattern is versatile in freshwater
  • Good choice for shallow cover and shoreline casting

Cons

  • Wear, marks, and chips reduce collector condition
  • Older wooden bait may have inconsistent action compared with modern lures

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