old fishing lure id wanted.

[leadnugget]

anyone know how old or what kind of lure this is?
i don't see any markings on it, its made of wood.
you can click on the pic for a larger image.

purchased at a yard sale for 1.00

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[kuger]

Looks like a Heddon,maybe 1950's?

Heddon Tiny Go Deeper Runt #D350XRY : Joe's Old Lures - Antique Fishing Lures and Tackle Online Store

 

[shadowcat1971]

It's a Heddon River Runt, nice lure! Good deal!

 

[DaleGM]

another version ..........Vintage Paw Paw Wood River Runt Fishing Lure Tuff Bullfrog Nice Old Wood Lure | eBay

 

[bilt46]

Nice find - Looks like it has been repainted....

 

[leadnugget]

wow you guys are fast, i was looking at a lot of pictures on the net and could not find this one.
thank you for your help.

 

[Paleopilot]

I was gonna say, River Runt Spook Floater. Nice find!

 

[AU Seeker]

If it hadn't been repainted you would be able to date the lure via this website.

Early River Runt Colors from Heddon on TackleCollecting.com

Later River Runt Colors for Heddon on TackleCollecting.com