Museum Archive: Storm Arashi Silent Square 5, 2/3oz Red Craw fishing lure #11710

Red Craw finish, with its deep ruby tones and dark banding, covers the compact body of this square bill. This Storm Arashi Silent Square 5, identified by product code 11710, is engineered for shallow water strategies with a diving depth of 5 ft (1.5 m). The design incorporates a thin, durable circuit board lip meant to facilitate a quick descent. One of the most interesting technical features on this 2/3 oz (18 g) lure is the self-tuning line tie—a free-moving mechanism that ensures the bait tracks true without the need for manual tuning. The 2 1/4" (6 cm) body is outfitted with VMC hooks attached to rotated hook hangers, a specific design choice to keep the hooks tucked closer to the frame and minimize snags. This specimen is unused and remains in its original packaging, showcasing the craftsmanship of its Indonesian origin. As a silent model, it relies on its physical presence and visual profile rather than internal rattles to get attention.