Museum Archive: Vintage Bagley Smoo #2, 1/4oz Golden Tiger fishing lure #11883

A reflective Golden Tiger finish defines this vintage Bagley Smoo #2, featuring a metallic gold body accented by bold dark stripes across the back. Weighing 1/4oz (7g) and measuring 2 1/4" (6cm), this American-made specimen is built for shallow-water applications where its floating buoyancy can be utilized. The belly is clearly stamped with "bagley's SMOO #2," matching the embossed branding found on the clear, rounded plastic diving lip. Large yellow eyes with stark black pupils give the head section a lifelike focus, a hallmark of Bagley's design during this era. The hardware consists of two sharp silver-finished treble hooks which are original to the lure. Rated at 5/5, the lure shows no signs of wear to its lustrous gold plating or the intricate tiger pattern. This specific model, product code 11883, represents a sought-after rarity for collectors focusing on the brand's metallic-finished series.