I'm downsizing, found this lure in a rat's nest of old lines and leaders at the bottom of a retired tackle box. I don't fish anymore but in the early '80's I inherited a huge cache of fishing gear from a Maine Guides elderly widow. Google tells me this is a coveted wooden Heddon Dowagiac, complete with glass eyes. I've long since lost the box and it's in really tough condition. Does it still have much value to collectors? Should I clean it or is that a bad thing like in vintage coins?
Posted by LLambguy
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omg my grandpa used to talk about those heddon lures! def don’t clean it, collectors usually prefer the original patina even if it’s beat up a bit.
Condition is shot. Fish it.