NEW 3200 FREE SPOOL REEL + SPECIALIZED WET AND DRY FLY RODS + CUSTOM “ROD OF RODS” + CLATTER TAD® + BRUSH POPPER’ + 210 SURFACE’ « BIG EYE” + BIG BUD’ + SINTOX” GUIDED RODS « TRAIL- BLAZER™ + HEP” TWIN PACK + HEP® SMOKEY JOE SINR ORIAE RR apie THE GREAT AMERICAN TACKLE COMPANY permet ey re Ss 19.32 on ce peas 43 Special Purpose Rade 2 ESO ae Cara FE at eee en ey AVAILABILITY — Heddon rods, reels, and lures are generally available from better sporting goods stores and departments It they are temporarily out of stock, they can | rea aoe irae et ee eee eA panenasWelcome to. THE GREAT AMERICAN TACKLE COMPANY For 1975, we are proud to introduce the Heddon Council — a group of outstanding people whose knowledge and exper. tise in the environment, conservation and the enjoyment of fishing is boundless. They will be sharing this knowledge via informative outdoor column articles and future Heddon cata logues and booklets, and suggestions for modifications on Heddon tackle, MIDWEST, AND CENTRAL Begple knew thet right herein of the mat fa ‘and 30 pound chinook: en 50, plus faniastic lakers, steelhead Browns and now alanite salmon" Ken knows { eoale caich wnat tey cout I only the hing justalitisaioronty they wouldheve ish onal dy § Bob Musselman—An Operations Supervisor and Outdoor Wor in Atichgon, he's ntten » book Success Bass Fishing and ne publishes a Fishing Lag Book “My frst love ( Is bags Fahing, Ive used log books (to record temperature. L wind, depth} since age 12—1'm naw 43, Ken Peterson—is 2 director Twas raised on Michiga Tished with fies for 20, fers tc for 37. 'm primenly a Wout fisheiman, buthave cavgrt many Other kinds of fish on es. bait an live bat former ‘lagi ‘m now working ona study of caddis fies (ticroptera) and thei elation sa aut F000) ofa Trout Unlim chapter in Michigen. IB 25 Sachar—" in Cricago and rave fehed for over 80 4 sts mast yn linals Wiceonsin, Minnesota, ane Onto, <> Baa antic, ‘and the Gut! e salmon snd tout in Laks BAM iichigan from Petosky, M ington Isang, ; Wisconsin My weekly Hot Line’ reporss ate accepted as aospe . Bill Plucinski—is« tol saivice technician, a member of several charter boat assoclenons Jonla. i out of Waukegan. Ilinols Bilis ied, and successiul operators in the finzows, ie obviously owns a boat. 2 30, with radios and fish fidets, week on Lake Michigan ang i selmon, browns. and vainbows. From mid il 19 June. he gives a fiening rapait cre fom his boet. the Doro . Bolle, aut of Kenosha, Wiacansin, Jean Lovetang—Jean, who lives in Minneso. is 2 pro . jeesional write hategrapher for mary puotcations isi j-doere Shecommendsan nnaleader oughot® err Area, re 2] work fs eedieates to fining.“ ihave be ng fr flathy-red ener the Avcte, Wout and grayingin fe wi mon in Alaska actos the nation water fching wavs ¢ new adventure waiting at he bend in the fod. and at the snd oi The oed | Dr, Charles Huver— biologist. and expert in environmental problems and fisheries ne "as boon a legen the hght fora cleaner environment Holaing a serios of mportant positions, he curently Twin Cities Dee: tor of the Northern Environmental ‘Minnespolis-St. Poul). A founding mambor of Muskie, In. he alsa helped ay the groundwork for Gee Michigan's sstman program, He ian sete camper and fisherman G. L. Hoffman—c Sa Officers Gry tshes Pilot of the Indiana Conservation new musk Biogram and ‘lew the fvat muskies into the state, He uses Fis own atslane'o reach the hotspots while toey testil hot Dave Holman" lve in © I YourWourdes Spook mist os I guided Phil Bryan fom wort an sniners By 0.31 hed 2 bel ful Spock" To beh thatbig bh Wwa'nacn't covered 150 yards! James Towns—"I Inclub points at tis learning how the thaysmilne st aierent Charles middioton—A Donours a weee outfits, and hosts his ow southwest A.A. Toney—"I have been @ 08s = es oe a ot — ee ea ead es te da much: tee for tolling z ohn holds 23 Ron Anderson—"hiy 98/50 D volumes and my equipmens : of tackle, My Robby s tackle a Henes A. and MA degre 3 in Texas ‘Arkansas: Polly Ann Bryan "0 ol eho's staring club for laos California: Payne Johnson—Dircc:o" Fu) = Advertsing for nis compan muck Bel Lange Ded Taught me os 8 reel heat: Ohio: Harry Emmerling—"l "sh 34 sot leat three times & week” Harty ig ehalman of 2 es Courall for three cubs." Gordon Swaney— Gene for hia fim, he fahe forsolmon, trout and warmorste spo" = JIM THOMAS OUTDOORS” TELEVISION PROGRAM Pere dices ts ares Sponscred By 2 Satur Se mber Check GRITS GRESHAM APPOINTED TO THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF VICTOR RECREATION PRODUCTS GROUP sparts experts cies Coe ed portman and outdoor authorityTHE LURE PRIMER In 1897, James Heddon whittled the first artificial © of wood. In subsequent years, Heddon has been respon sible for most major innovations in artificial, hard lure QUALITY, FISH CATCHING LURES lures are created, or made, equal. At H fe designers like Jack Davis invest a ign, detail, testing, and research and developme © produce lures that are superior in their fish ability. Great care is taken in the internal constru securing of Heddon’s patented hook hangers, anc for strength and corr ance. Finally, Heddon® lures are Nand paintea with Heddon’s exclusive HI-LITE™ finish for c and life-like appearance in the scales and mare FISHING WITH CONFIDENCE This is why. when you are fishing a Heddon lure, you k that its fish catching action is working proper be sure the overall hydrodynamics are co: diving lip has just the ight amount of cury width, and thet the hooks and eyes are to enhance that action. When the lure is down Sight, we know it's working. With lesser-k inexpensive imitations, you can never be 5: standing reasons like these that Heddon® more record fish than any other make in national fishing contest, Afterall, the fish ar ACTIONS . .. SIZES... COLORS Lures are made in different actions, si weights for some very good reasons. TI Tadpolly® that works s0 well in the Spring may switched to a silver and blue in the Fall, A; polly that works so well in the St. Joseph ri mette, or the Columbia when the water was u may have ta be switched to a Heddon Big Heda”, Prowler, or Cousin il" when the wa’ and the current siower, Here are some common-s 10 follow, components ar Inthe Spring and Fall, and in the early morning evening, many species can be taken right on th In the middle of the day and as the season prog’ fish go down and you must go down after them. days, or in cloudy, discolored water, or when fis tremely deep, brighter, flashier lures often work bette reverse is often true on bright days. If you're tral fishing in river current, you want a lure like that works properly and will not spin and gyrate in the water. During the summer months, or when the ri down, the smaller versions of standard lures w ‘The fish are quieter and tend to spook easier, bait appears as easier prey, When fishing th: ‘coasts and the Great Lakes for salmon end tather species where itis necessary to ga to feet, all lures with proper trolling action, wh surface, floating, diving, ete. can be attached 10 down- riggers or hooked in conjunction with lead sinker, SURFACE LURES A floating lure that stays on the surface during retrieve. James Heddon’s Sons, Division Victor Comptometer Corpor Vork them slowly, with long rest periods between mave- 1s. Fish them in pockets, along the shoreline, in and id tree stumps and sunken logs, holes in lily pads, and "shallow weed beds. Early morning and late evening #8 the best producing times. Bass pros and tournament rmen have learned techniques like “walking the Zara cok” to produce extra enticing action, FLOATING-DIVING LURES They float at rest, then dive and run at various shallow 's, depending on the rate of retrieve. Work slowly at then fester with occasional rod tip jerks, This gives 2 fishermen the best of two worlds — the chugging ping disturbance of @ wounded minnow an the surface’ with e faster steady retrieve. the darting. erraticescape of a minnow being pursued by a larger feeding fish. In very aim water, iy a very slow, steady retrisve—just enough to, the lure a wiggling action with its head down and the ng a quiet "V" wake across the surface, The @ Hedd’™ is the newest of these lures, It is proven northern, and steelhead, SINKING LURES = fish are caught on sinking lures than any other type, because they are used the most. They are classi- shallow, medium, and deep, according to their most uunning depth, If you're ishing in fairly deep water, the lure dawn. Start with @ two count, then make ve, On your next cast, make a four count. This (ou can locate your fish and know their approximate n, Very the speed of your retrieve, giving the lure rod Nn to give it ¢ darting motion. Always use a fast ih vibrating lure, A good sinking lure for walleye \g0ling bass during the shad die-off is the new 382 Spin" DEEP DIVING LURES have long or wide lips to plane them downward ‘on the surface; can be either floating-diving or es. Flosting models will work effectively to depths. Sinking models let you fish any depth, juntdown method. Both are excellent for tal Play out the line from the reel until the lure reaches depth. Then troll at approximately the same h as long as constant speed is maintained. The new ‘usin II" can be fished on the bottom like 3 worm he action of @ minnow, Excellent for all bottom ding fish SPINNERS king-type lure used for casting, spincasting, spinning, there's even small fly rod models, They cast like a bullet, and can be fished at any depth. The blades flash and vibrate to attract fish in murky, discolored water under the toughest fishing conditions. Normally a brass or gold color works best on a bright day and with fish that have a brownish or yellowish cast. Silver generally works best on an overcast Gay and with fish that have a silver, blue, or gray coloration. Spinners such as the Heps® and Toni™ are one of those fae lures which workextemely wellonallspecies of game sh. ion, Dowagiac, Michigan 48087 3PROWLER cousin t THE GREAT AMERICAN TACKLE COMPANY FLOATING - DIVING LURES ‘TADPOLLY idiom olin, MEADOW MOUSE volte of veteran fishermen wh FOR COMPLETE COLOR LISTING SEE PAGE 8.TF cure CRAWLER THE GREAT AMERICAN TACKLE COMPANY SURFACE LURES greatest another pike, bass. whit water feeding game Fos ll rah and saltwater ding en the surface. Out standing forbes. pike, muskelungs, 5 “#10 Wed Soma DYING FLUTTER™ — rao 530, sign, Balance, and spi later of 2 dying minnow. Develop ua that allows you CHUGGER® SPOOK® — Most ta age tha od and give quick jks rhe popping nether milion seller thats excele ritaiaund forall top water feeding gare tah stound especialy bass and nares produces 8 08 baltmary tines gig CHUGG™ — The ultimate in Ps surface, saltwater tes. Designed manufactures t atractend ld howe big sipers, bhws, and other CRAZY CRAWLER® — One of he world’s most distinctive and suc cessful lures. And again. another salle IYSa consistantcatcher prize winning, lage game fish ‘When cast, metal sie baflles cause noisy, crawling action tna infunates big fish. Particularly effective on bass, pike and picker ZARA" SPOOK® — For over thirty as estalished an * tshing trash and thered up when minnow ty. Ideal for milion selle FOR COMPLETE COLOR LISTING SEE PAGE 9, QUALITY LURE FEATURES © Stainless-bress hardware — screws won't rust and pull out © The sound of lures — Heddon introduced the sound beit— end sound catches fish © New realism —realism and toughness with Heddon’s exclusive HiLite™ finishTHE GREAT AMERICAN TACKLE COMPANY SINKING AND DEEP DIVING LURES AK PUNKIN SPIN ‘CRACKLEBACK. CRACKLEBACK® — The PUNKIN SEEDUCKTAIL TON THE GREAT AMERICAN TACKLE COMPANY SPINNERS —HEP® AND TONI™ SPINNERS — Famous tt Ton SQUIRREL TAIL #1 SPINNERS ~ Sam Hop tracting a T AMERICAN LURE FROM THE GREAT AMERICAN TACKLE HEP® SPINNERS — Fo NOW HEDDON ADDS TO HEP’S SUCCESS WITH THE NEW SMOKEY JOEBlock Crappie Black Coseh Dog! ite Sp Yellow Fluorescen od Fluorescent Back & Heed Black Back & Head Beck & Heed Whito/Rea Back & Head og Blue Head ie Fliter slack/White Belly Black/Black Coach Dog Coach Dog, ystal Rainbow Crap Crystal Goon Seale Mackerel Gold Finish Gold/Green Stine Grey Moy NEW LURES for 1975 See peer rat rt r err es a Cee ee nt Perris F PO oe car est ey roan rr eet, Soomanaieminany 57) aaa ein SS Silver Fite SU Sucker 5 Gole/Bro ss Rainbow C' White/Bi0 Crackl - eritek Want Cts XBL Blua Shore hi eer Sen) XBW Black. W ee ee ee Minnow riggers, Big Eyo" i¢ ideal for salmon, lakers, and other deep XAS —Siver Shore M ern ee od XRY Yellow Shore h Pees ea! Yac Yellow/a! ce ff SNS oe Sere cot ee ere Cee ReTHE REEL PRIMER Little did James Heddon know that he'd be responsible for a whole new way of fishing when he whittled the first lure out of wood. But something else was needed beside the lure and rod for 2 completely balanced outfit. So in 1819, Heddon® began making reels. Today, Heddon® reels are still the most innovative reels money can buy. Fishing should always be a pleasure sport. Sowhen we design a reel, we tend 10 the little things, Like the shape of the handle, so yourhand is comfortable while retrieving, Many handles convert in: stantly forright or left hand retrieve. They also fold for storage and carrying conve- rience, We position the thumb button on the Spin Casting reel within comfortable reach, That's important because if your thumb has to reach to0 far for too long. it can be exhausting Other Heddon® features include the high speed gear ratio on the 185 Spin Casting reel, The geers pick up 19% inches of line per crank turn. The unique 360° cam ac- ion of the 281, 282, 283 and 284 Spin- ning reels lets you make a satin smooth retrieve no matter how fast or slow. The new $200 free spool bait casting ree! is probably the greatest advance in reels. since spinning and spincasting, And, by popular demand, we've reintro- duced the 190. This is the one for really big fish, whether hard fighting bass or the mighty muskie. Handles from 6 to 30 b. line. The floating neoprene line snub- ber provides exact feathering control and Creates the sound that tells you just how much you're thumbing the reel, The extra heavy drag parts are designed to prevent sticking of drag under heavy fishing pres- sure. Heavy duty machine-cut gears and stainless sieel main shaft provide for longer life FREE SPOOL, arenreo CASTING REEL etre ake PRECISION Sree BALL BEARINGS srnnins Sa Mult os Tay soon, Salt aeaRins oa STAINLESS STEEL GRIN cas gnc TA ier TBs Rebease FLY REEL CONSTRUCTION squnoy BOUBLE sraMe muunpise SALT WATER /HEAVY FRESH TROLLINGTHE WEW 3200 FREE SPOO NO OTHER BAIT CASTING REEL GE LINE OUT AS FAST, AS SMOOTHLY MARK"3200 Introducing the freest of the free spools ‘The Heddon Mark 3200 is the ultimate in fre Another Heddon® exclusive! Flick the clutch and H anes spool casting reels. It's as free from backlash as RTRs e ae fectnting thee canimalsit ot longer comis wh lighi Tare level wind. Now. you get the accuracy and control o ng with longer casts and lighter lures © Unique patented clutch system Exclusive. automatic, centrifugal drag system Calibrated spool tension Finger-tip star drag 4.1 101 gear ratio. Chip and corrosion resistant satin finish Precision steel ballbearings and holical gears Men-sized power handle All this without a hint of backlash, tha centrifugal brake system, plus a calibrated Nothing has been left out to make this a t steel ball bearings and helical gears, man-siz: ‘and star drag, iue—including precision jeavy-duty crank handle, The price? About the same as today’s top selling, non ball-bearing reels, If that’s not value leadership, what is! 1"THE GREAT AMERICAN TACKLE COMPANY SPIN-CASTING REELS MODEL 190 New in 1 ‘oduction of one of the best reels Heddon’s ever made. This is the one built 4 big fish. Able to handle from 6 Ib. to 30 lb, mono. Weighs in ata husky 14 oz., but i's so well-balanced you'll hardly notice the extra weight, Powerful machine-cut gears. Stainless steel main shaft. Smooth power drag grip, Silent anti-reverse. Carbide pick up pin for longer life. Neoprene ring on the flyer for positive line control with heavy baits Rugged corrosion-resistant parts through: out. Quick-change. cross wind spool ‘comes with 125 yds. of 12 Ib, test mono, MODEL 185 With more quality operational features for greeter spin-casting pleasure. Ball-bear- ing, main gear shaft extends full width of the housing for maximum support under a heavy catch, High speed 4 to 1 gear ratio, ‘Smooth running, bronze cast, machine cut gearing. Highly polished, 6-point stainless steel pickup system. Folding crank hendle converts instantly for left or fight hand retrieve. Optional anti-reverse Threaded, screw-lock cone. Prewound with 100 yds. of 10 Ib. mano. Handles B to 17 Ib. mono. Weighs 11 oz, MODEL 152 A powerhouse reel at a moderate price Precision-made, all-metal gears—smooth, powerful, and swift. Rugged, all-metal housing and thesded screw-iock cone, all with hard, durable, epoxy finish to make them highly corosion-resistant. Wide, comfortable thumb tigger. Optional anti reverse. Star drag control. Scalloped fiver pick-up. Prewound with 100 yds. of & Ib. ono and practice plug. Weighs 10 oz. MODEL 112 Push-button fishing ease, plus depend. able Heddon quality and durability ata low price. All-metal constructed gears. housing frame, and spool. 7-point metal pick-up for instant line control, Star drag adjustment: no line twist, Ready spooled vith 100 yds. of 6 Ib. mono; plus practice plug. Weighs 7 02.iit THE GREAT AMERICAN TACKLE COMPANY SPINNING REELS MODELS 284-281 Top of the line standouts featuring widely adjustable. multiple disc drag system: silky smooth 3 race ball bearing system on crank and main shaft: high speed 4.5 to 1 re trieve; convertible eft or ight hand folding crank: helical gears, forged and machine Cut; chenille line guard: special alloy metal spool; lube port on housing "RL Vesey sats 20 v.20 b, mono, 180. 3as ey hn fh sale 200 yan 10 mano Same as above, butwith 2race ball bearing system, 282 Fresh wat, 200 ys. 8 mono, 13% 02 ‘ii Uivatighe 00 yaa mono: ce Great all around reels for fresh and light saltwater use. Features high speed 4 10.1 ‘gear ratio for fast retrieves; ball besring ‘mounted main shaft; helical gears: folding crank: chenille line guard: multiple dise drag system; lube port in housing, "248 200 ye. 10a, mone 13 ce, 238 100 ys" manos oe 277 Zon ye Selb mona Be MODEL 212 Ideal for light saltwater and heavy fresh water fishing. Great salmon and steelhead Feel, also for muskie, lake trout, and big northern. Holds 200 vds.. 16 Ib. test mono, weighs 15 oz, MopEL 222 Great all-around fresh water spinning per- formance. Multiple disc drag; husky’ all- ‘metal gears: double supported main shaft. Holds 200 yds., 8 Ib. mono, weighs 12 oz MODEL 238 Ultra-light with standard reel capacity Double supported main shaft. All metal gears, spool, frame. Holds 200 yds. 6 Ib, test mono, weighs 10 02. “MODEL 242 Outstanding value in this new heavy duty ‘Ocean spinning reel. Has husky bevel gear rive with 310 1 gear ratio for heavy pulling Power. Double supported main shaft. Holds 200 yds..25 Ib. mono, weighs 18.0 MODEL 203 Die-cast body and frame, Anti-reverse. Holds 80 yds.. 6 Ib. mono. Weighs 7 02. MODEL 205 High-speed gear ratio, 4.6 10 1 Ball-bearing. Holds 260 yds., 8 Ib, mono. Weighs 12% oz. MODEL 215 All metal gears. flyer. frame. Holds 175 vyds., 6 Ib. mono. Weighs 6 oz *sHoWn 13THE GREAT AMERICAN TACKLE COMPANY SALTWATER/BIG FRESH WATER TROLLING REELS “MODEL 409 le. Smooth-acting 2% in. wide with ‘apacity: 300 ighs 20 oz “MODEL 499 with full, free spool action, tal spool 1% in. wide, plate ratio 310 1. Capacity ono, weighs 14 02, “MODEL 445 fed for light saltwater tackle wth double frame, star metal spool with free ameter 2%in. Sturdy, ;ction, Capacity: 300 ono. Weighs 20 oz. MODEL 450 anding service and long life. Grag design. Metal spool 21% double frame for strength. 3 10 1. Plate diameter 2% in, ty: 200 yds.. 36 Ib. nylon or Ib. dacron. Weighs 19 oz, “MODEL 422 acting star drag. Metal spool 2% n. wide. Double frame. Gear ratio 2% to 1 in, plate diameter. Capacity: 275 yds. 30 Ib. dacron or 300 yds., 30 Ib, mono, Weighs 22 oz, MODEL 421 Hefty double frame for strength. Star drag Metal spool, 2% in, wide. Gear ratio 3 0 1 Plate diamater 3% in. Capacity: 200 yds. 30 Ib. dacron or 240 yds., 30 Ib. mono, Weighs 18 ozTHE GREAT AMERICAN TACKLE COMPANY Up to and including 8 weight line FLY REELS SINGLE ACTION REELS ‘Model 340 to and including 1¢ Model 11 — Heddon's fines handles up to and inclu! Weighs 5% oz. Model 320 — Sm dium heavy including 8 weight hs 9.4 oz ‘Model 5 — Same qu: Up 10 and including 8 weight line for trout. panfish. Uses up t Weighs 4 oz. Model 300 — Ultralight. Handles up to and includTHE GREAT AMERICAN TACKLE COMPANY THE ROD PRIMER pie iy tae peace tare eraeg anid ee ce BHR EAGEIOE 2ton. The Ouare-Cared™ essed from the i aioe inside oot, Wht this me fad 0 st RULE. breakage o split roughout the length ofthe one pier. A FEW POINTERS Theo is often conus * es guide, Guides can be putin leo catogra er, and catbido a5 bast and Heddn's exclusive Si el guides ae recommend fr the averace fisherman 1 Tle mae expensive and because Hedon® recommends the chrome ty to fy times por yer. Carbide guides ae the al substance available, They are recon mended forthe heey ihe ce fourd on the top ofthe ine rods SINTOX® GUIDE: HARDENED IN FIRES HONED BY DIAMONDS Sinox®, anew s sth hardest material now used in rod guides. Sin 4 haned with damands to make smecth tough, log-wes ts. Te tip top alway ges the most west Th c us meciu ta topline ads have ca ide tip tops a guides and tops thoughout tho lang of her ROD SELECTION All Matk® series cadet identify the rod action, Fer example, look fora pur stiff worm odor a yellow crown fr light action to Ata ie, ys w el the action ofthe rod without testing ‘Accompanying each M es rod sa calor chart fr your eference Be sue to cons wo points wen slecing aro: 4 Match it othe rel—the table tll you how 2. Use the proper lngth and action—dont use you super sti, 53" bout ed mn coho ot chinook ils the fun and wil fose many fis ‘WW CONTFOLLED-FLEX™ ACTION has a great deal of power inthe but section, ‘Then tapers rather abruptly into the tp scton in approximately the fs thir ofthe rd, The ip section has a relatively "lator slow taper, Te tip re ‘coves quickly, rensmiting the pul ofthe Ie down tothe butt section fast and smooth. Makes good all-around fishing rod ‘TL POWER-PLUS™ ACTION is more powerful, although it has the same general ction characteristics as Conrolled-Flx, It was designed to handle heal Tues for heavier fishing and there is jst moe odWW VaAnL power ACTION is bast for spin casting and spinnin Fes cating et a4 top section tha tapers don 4 small diameter 0 taper makes & tp tat bends cavers or retrieves slowiy. It gues a pronounced “bounce” we flexed and frost ndependeny ofthe exerly lar this action with light tips nee lure action and 2 powerful but is need the fish ™ ROD ACTION has rolatively small diameter but rom batt 0 tp. The taper is slow and the flexi asin. This subdues any jerk ante reel spo ol during the cast because the fel ofthe weigh is uces the chance for beklash, Ths action gies 2 9 0 1/4 une ound test TION will cast % to 1 ounca les with ese and wil jookseting gower_h's engineered to cast the very to handle the popula tieadline st ne. Has the sengh to handle any sie or specie of I er fish, yet is responsive entugh tallow ills of playing these fish, ON is capable of throwing lures 1 ounce and o et, lage argo suckers. Brute srangth and exra-rugged fitings insure wien fishing ote legest nd ha ierlas cloth, pressure formed with enoeeus fece, wit fantastic tensile strength, sections include FAST-TAPER™ and UNIV sighting game ish SAL", bot ore Fx 8 152518190 CASTING ae a ae s seeitce sn ie BET T v.0 100580 oy == te re E sev | tee sees00 ‘Mes 2 SPINCASTING eS ss ht a : oe | Tete oe eS rete el MN | ere as a re Pe mae ie a c eae a Sse rex 3 ows za2.248.222, a a Hines ov 282-249-222 a Sate SPINNING 1-73 6 sow | RE | rane 8-741 sxsr anra HHeawy Action oo ee raw | 90068 FLY RODS I a jase oases aT [eBTHE GREAT AMERICAN TACKLE COMPANY ' | | 1 MARK® WET/DRY HEDDON PROUDLY NEW CERAMIC piyinoDs ANNOUNCES ew ee tewet/0 ROD[On RODE seats eoant if ver 7 yeas of hing taco hnew-hew To, No. ceated wht we rol tein rds feataig SINTOXY CERAMIC Preston erate fo the Wet ord Dry world’s most beautify rated re cS a ls a on pt, ove pat flaheran. The ed ankrons hough AUR ods" sr custem-ade sep wth ona dar the ne sent 1. Hedéon ergs fre. clse 9am ach ibeglatlankis hand slated by Ha Casting mods. one ee cosucton. Plee action a3 you cn ge. andi aurmestr dui Conf famed pistol hale asaes batter 2, Ecsive yon patented lacking ret seat, Hoddn's uu Ont Cu contol far aerate cass 4. Handsome salt ond lack windings over finish is handopplied Fe Sherwood est cle aural eolred Blane 4 Imported specie cork handle, 5. Al ods designated fr ine weight. ial aged ee Avalabe i pistl ip oné sight hae plate puides © Windngs are "D0" et siketie @Eac di farther enhanced bya hané rubbed, permeate coating: tough nd wate free eld ested tea eo. aby i Ea MANDLE APPOINTMENTS IncLUDE ae ; Lightweight imported silken champagne cork ® 20 i 5 Go pated real eeat hoods «Hand rubbed er Sina) Malet fon rae E Deavifly fired, gun stock walt inlays. © ee "hoy a 3 Top grain leather, lsh ned custo cate 18 tatTHE GREAT AMERICAN TACKLE COMPANY Spin-Casting Spinning Rod:THE GREAT AMERICAN TACKLE COMPANY MARK® IV Second only to the famous Heddon® Mark® V series. Hand-selected, high- strength tubular fiberglass rod, pressure formed for highest tensile strength, Welnut and tenite inlaid handles for added beauty, Carbide guides and tip top underwraps. Windings protected with Heddon’s exclusive Perma-Gloss™ finish that’s tough and impervious to the elements, Plus Heddon’s exclusive positive locking reel seat on spinning and fiy rods. Casting Rods 1 piece 205.6" Controle ex Acton “309 Powne-Pls™ Action Spin-Casting Rods 2 piece Spinning Rods 2 piece 7588 7 —‘Stndid enon 2 piece ‘Conve Flex ActonPRO-WEIGHT™ MARK” Custom type features and craftsmanship in a lightweight rod The Heddon® rods that are steel strong, yet feather light. Hard to believe such resiliency strength in a rod one-thitd lighter than conventional rox High strength Heddon® fiberglass. elect specie cork grip. Casting, spin-casting rods have super strength fiberglass handle lighter than aluminum. yet stronger. Hard-chrome cradle guides. carbide tip top Spinning rods have fixed reel seat with nylon locking Tings. Full % in. ightweight aluminum reel seat with nylon locking rings on fly rods Casting Rods 1 place 8225 8" Cantina Few Acton Spin-Casting Rods 2 piece eT 53" ines Acton om 6 Profle Acton “ame 68" reste Acton Spinning Rods 2 piece 53" Mini-iex Aton 87 Pro-Flex heen 9" Var-Powa™ AionTHE GREAT AMERICAN TACKLE COMPANY STAINLESS WIRE MARK" These rugged rods pi ered ss Wire/Wrap® revolutionary Stain that won't fray, stretch, rot or corrode. Pressure-formed mahogany brown impregnated superior strength fiberglass. Distinctive burn ‘ork grips, Hard-chro stainless steel guides, carbide tip tops Lightweight anodized ree! seats on spinning and fly rods. Casting Rods 1 piece Spin-Casting Rods 2 pleco Spi ling Rods 2 pieceGOLDEN MARK” The first to use Heddon’s exclusive all-glass ferrules for positive fit and smooth, superior actions, Tubular fiberglass rods in translucent amber. Gold-plated stainless guides. Carbide tip tops. Nylon ocking reel seats on spinning rods, Sports classic color coordination of handle, rod and guide for handsome overall appearance. Spin-Casting 2 piece © Yi Pet Acton ee conte Spinning Rods 2 piece 7083 © Livan Acton 6° Cantata Flex Acton 23THE GREAT AMERICAN TACKLE COMPANY Heddon® Mi construction, inc exclusive all-glass ferrules, guaranteed ‘not to break or split. High-strength tubular fiberglass with rugged Perma-Gloss" finish, Dark brown rod with light brown guide wraps. Chromed stainless Carbide tops butt guides on spin-cast, casting and spinning rods. Patented nylon ring, locking ree! seats on spinning ro Casting Rods 1 piece Spin-Casting Rods 2 piece Spinning Rods 2 pieceMARK" Lowest priced models in the f All-glass ferrules for Rich, red, imoregnated pressure-fo’ fiberglass with long-lasting, Perma-G Heavily chromed, stainless steel U~ tip tops, Braced butt, Patented spinning rods. Casting Rods 1 piece ome 6 Vat-Power Aco Spin-Casting Rods 2 pleco Spinning Reds 2 piece oro 0609 Fly Rods e078 *sHiown 2 piece 25THE GREAT AMERICAN TACKLE COMPANY MARK® BRUTE™ Heddon’s newest series, designed for the Made for the sportsman on the go. Rod packed specialt in who needs something extra in cloth case inside of back pack aluminum Quertz-Cured™, tubular glass rod blank for extra avy “D" ring — can be strapped strength. Exclusive Heddon® Stainless Wire/ lucent Wrap” cannot stretch, rot, fray. slip or corrode, fiberglass blank, Gold guides and top. Braced Carbide guides on casting rods. Carbide tip butt guides. Spinning rod has Heddon’s tops and chromed steel guides on spinning rods, patented nylon locking ring on reel seat Casting Rods 1 piec Spin-Casting Rod 4 pice en 6 ee SEH0 6 Masum-igh een ‘an S10 Spinning Re piewe Spinning Rods 1 piece “7050 tant Acton Tat 87" Nadim Heoey Utane Fly/Spin Combination 5 pieceMARK” SPECIAL PURPOSE The Heddon® rod for the special one musky to catfish Heavy duty models built-in power in the high-strength tubular glass rods. Heavily hard-chromed reel seats and braced guides. Massive specie ‘cork grips. Heddon’s exclusive Perma-Gloss* windings are practically indestructible, Each rod is, special in its own way. CASTING RODS 5123 — Musky Spocial 5,1 pe solid, extra Tong detechable handle, responsive to for acouate casting Special, 8° 1 pe, tubular éxiralong detachable handle. 2 tes 6276 — Musky Special, 6", 1 pe. tubular sturdy action, extra long detacheble handle 3m Ho 2 cz. lures, For thase who prefer a longer 6277 — worn standard detach Ioeal for structure fishing. 6279 — Musky Special, 61". pe, tubular, heavy duty action, staight handle, bress ‘ohrome teel seat, rom 2.02 t0 8 o2.lures (6280 — Tiolling/Downrigget Rod, 80", 2 fe. tubular, med. light action, straight handle, brass chrome reel seat, Salmon ‘Action, idaal for salmon and lake trout, 6299 — Brute Sticks, 70 Power Plus™ Action, for lake tout, taipon fish in Canada, lo tubule, oz. lures. eal je, Costa Rica, etc. SPIN-CAST RODS 3330 — 30" Cisppie-Brush™ Rod, solid less, 2 guides plustip top deal frigging. 6275 — 58, Samo as 6277, excest 2 pe tubular worm action, sensitive tip. deal f structure fishing, 6298-70". 2 0c, power plus ection me action a: #6289. fiber glss ferries 6575 — 58". 2 pc. Walleye Special” de signed tor wallaye bottom fishing: extra sitive tp for light hts, 6799 — 70" lena ianty of ep pavalong han roller. to % rod. 2d Flax" Action, raft, setting in rod 5, General purnoes SPINNING RODS 7404 — 8'8". 2 oc. tubular Sturdy Action from 8 1020p. test lina. % to. 1 oz. lures. eal forthe bigger fish 7411 — 0°11", 2 pc. tubular, Light Action, ve Bait, om 2 (0 Bib, tetlina, 310% 02, lures. Ideal for slip bobber and live bait. 7444 — 6'3", similar to #6277 and 46276, ina spinning od. 2 pe. tubular, Worm Ac. tion Eensitve tip, rom 8 0 20 Ib, test % to Va. tues, 7450~ 50". 2 pe. tubular, Ultra Light 298 butt dia. Gives bosuiul fel to small tomedium tout and bass, 210 610. test ine ‘7545 — Some as #0575 in a spinning io. 53", 2 pe. tubular, Walleye Special™ De. signed for walleye bottom fishing, extra Sensitive tip for ight hits 9812 —7°2", 1c. solid, Utlty Bait de lechable wosden straight handle 6 dis 27THE GREAT AMERICAN TACKLE COMPANY Big game rods for Great Lakes Coho, big river salmon, and steel of super-strenath fiberalas: ith exclusive P 5's virtually indestructible. Big stainless steel wire guides. Carbide tip tops. Husky handles for comfortable landing of big catches. Spinning Rod:SILVER MARK” SALTWATER Big, sturdy new rods for big game fish. Exclusive stainless Wire/Wray will not fray. stretch, rot or corros Silver gray blanks with wire winds end heavy duty guides. Spinning rods feature new style construction with complete aluminum butt sec- tion. Trolling rods have gimbal butt. Trolling Rods 1 piece solid Spinning Rods ‘ee ie 2 piece tubular | | a i " koh 8720 8715 BROWN PAL" SALTWATER The most-wanted sizes in this new Heddon® saltwater series. Exara-strength tubular fiberglass with deluxe brown metallic finish, S ork fore and rear grips, butt caps, Braced guides, Casting Rods 2 piece Spinning Rods 2 sieco 7225 GREEN PAL" SALTWATER A brand new, full selection of rods ‘or every saltwater fisherman, Headon®-strong fiberglass, the best of workmanship, Corrasion-resistant ferrules, slides and guides. Positive locking action ferrule/slide ‘combination. Specie cork butts and forearips, Highly Ccortasion-resistant ree! seats. Casting Rods 2 piece Fy Mean nee Spinning Rods ee 28THE GREAT AMERICAN TACKLE COMPANY and detailed od reel seats, black Chrome-plated Spin-Casting Rods 2 pie Spinning Rods 2 ploce Fly Rods 2 pieceSTARCAST Loaded with quality features et a low pri Heddon's quality tubular or solid fibergl gold tim over b| tip tops. Nylon wrappings. 3 piece travel rods in snap-top vinyl carrying case. Anodized nning and Universal® Action, Casting Rods 1 piece, detachable handle 398 Spin-Casting Rods 2 piece fixed hendl Ee" fo) Spinning Reds 2 pice Fly Rods 2 piace THE GREAT AMERICAN TACKLE COMPANY LUCKY 13” Priced for the smallest budget, backed with Heddon’s rep Solid or tubular models. Spinning Reds 2 pisco