Museum Archive: Vintage Bagley Balsa Small Fry Crappie , 1/2oz fishing spoon #10416

A realistic crappie pattern with fine black speckling over a golden-yellow base characterizes the balsa body of this American-made specimen. Cataloged as product code 10416, this 1/2 oz (14 g) Bagley Balsa Small Fry Crappie represents a specialized era of lure design where balsa wood was the material of choice for its unique buoyancy. The lure measures 2 1/2" (6.5 cm) and features a clear, wide diving lip that allows it to reach depths of 6.6 ft (2 m) when trolled or retrieved. Its condition is a high-quality 5/5, with the paint and hardware remaining in a very well-preserved state. The hardware configuration includes two sets of treble hooks and a sturdy line tie integrated directly into the lip. The lifelike red eyes and subtle gill plate details reflect the level of craftsmanship that collectors expect from vintage Bagley production.