Museum Archive: Storm Arashi Rattling Square 3, 1/2oz fishing lure #11952

Blue-back shad tones with a subtle pearlescent scale pattern and a chartreuse-tinted throat define the aesthetic of this Storm Arashi Rattling Square 3. Carrying product code 11952, this 1/2 oz (14 g) specimen measures 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) and is engineered to reach a diving depth of 3 ft (0.9 m). The construction utilizes a thin circuit board lip, a feature favored by anglers for its ability to start moving quickly even at lower speeds. This design also incorporates a patent-pending self-tuning line tie, which ensures the lure tracks true during casting or trolling without requiring manual adjustment. The rotated hook hangers are a significant hardware detail, nesting the trebles closer to the body to improve snag resistance while accommodating larger hooks. This particular lure is unused, earning a condition rating of 6. Inside the body, a rattling chamber provides auditory presence in the water. The original packaging notes this model was manufactured in Indonesia for the Rapala VMC Corp.