The Heddon Torpedo series lures have been around for generations. The Heddon Torpedos are considered to be amongst the most widely used of all topwater lures. With more than 13 million Torpedos being sold to date, The Heddon Torpedo lure is the highest selling propeller-equipped surface bait in the world.
For some anglers, the Torpedo is the only surface bass fishing lure that they bother to carry in their box. The Torpedo creates a wild splashing disturbance on top of the water that the fish cannot resist. Of all the torpedo lure reviews that I have read before buying a few myself, I have not found anyone that had anything bad to say about any of the Torpedos. Several even mention that on the first cast they get action with this lure. I have to say, it was the 2nd cast for me! Some folks stated that they only tie this lure on and don’t bring any others with them. They leave the tackle box at home!
There are 3 types of Torpedos, but the colour choices are vast. First, you have the Teeny Torpedo which is perfect for light-line anglers. This lure attracts all panfish species, bass and trout. Next, you have the Tiny Torpedo. Smallmouth bass and largemouth bass are the types of fish you will likely catch on the Tiny Torpedo. Lastly, you have the Baby Torpedo. The creation of this size was for the large gamefish. Expect to hook into musky, northern pike, bluefish and stripers.
The Torpedo imitates a wounded baitfish kicking about on the surface of the water. Naturally, a predator sees this as an easy meal and doesn’t want it to go to waste. They greedily attack it, not giving the chance for any other fish to get “their” meal! The aerodynamic design allows the lure to be strategically cast in just the right spot above where the fish are lurking.
A bit about Heddon lures in general. Mr. James Heddon is the founder of the Heddon lure company and accredited with creating the first artificial fishing lure. The Heddon lure company opened up in Michigan, in the U.S., many years ago. Heddon lures are known for their ability to withstand many attacks from large gamefish. They attract the big fish and hook them with a grip not allowing them to let go. Heddon lure fisherman lose less fish when tying one of these on. Additionally, in the lure assortment of antique fishing lure collectors, you will be hard pressed not to find several Heddon lures in the mix.
The quality hasn’t declined a bit over the years with the Heddon brand of lures. In addition to the Heddon Torpedo Lure Series, there is the Heddon Spook Series of lures available on the market that are being fished today, as well as being added to lure collectors bragging boxes.
Among the collection of the Heddon Spook series of lures you have the Heddon Wounded Zara Spook, the Heddon Zara Spook, the Heddon SwayBack Spook, the Heddon Super Spook, the Heddon Magnum Spook, the Heddon Super Magnum Spook, the Heddon Rattlin’ Spook and the Heddon One Knocker Spook.
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