Museum Archive: Vintage ​Rebel Crank R, 1/3oz fishing lure #16334

A clear plastic lip stamped with "REBEL CRANK-R" identifies this 1/3 oz (10 g) crankbait as a classic American-made search tool designed for casting or trolling. Measuring 2" (5 cm) in length, the lure is finished in a pale yellow-chartreuse base that transitions into a brown honeycomb scale pattern along the dorsal ridge. Several dark brown vertical markings are applied to the sides, situated beneath a prominent orange eye with a black pupil. This specific model, carrying product code 16334, is built to dive to depths between 3-5 ft (0.9-1.6 m). The hardware consists of two treble hooks secured by split rings, maintaining the original configuration of this 5/5 condition piece. The Rebel brand logo and model name are embossed directly into the plastic of the diving bill, a hallmark of their vintage construction.