Museum Archive: Vintage Bagley Balsa Small Fry Shad, 1/2oz Shad fishing lure #11181

Hand-painted in the USA, the Shad pattern on this balsa body features a realistic scale finish with a distinct black spot behind the gill plate. A silver-scaled finish covers the 3" (7.5cm) profile, leading to a prominent eye and darkened gill details. This model, bearing product code 11181, is weighted at 1/2oz (14g) and features a clear diving bill to achieve depths up to 6.5ft (2.0 m). The construction relies on premium balsa wood, reflecting the traditional manufacturing standards Bagley established in the United States. Equipped with original bronze-tone treble hooks, the specimen is in top-tier condition, earning a 5/5 rating. The Shad colorway utilizes a gradient from a charcoal-colored spine to a pale belly, with a classic lateral line dot positioned for visual contrast.