Museum Archive: Vintage Bagley's Diving Bang-O-Lure, 2/5oz Silver / Black fishing lure #7914

Silver-foiled sides accented by bold black vertical stripes define the visual profile of this Bagley's Diving Bang-O-Lure, product code 7914. This 4" (10cm) balsa wood lure reflects the classic USA manufacturing standards favored by collectors for its buoyancy and responsiveness. At 2/5oz (12.5g), the body is balanced for casting and steady retrieves, utilizing an elongated diving lip to reach depths beyond the standard shallow models. The coloration includes a distinct orange-red throat patch, providing a high-contrast focal point against the metallic silver body and the yellow-and-black painted eyes. This particular specimen is in 5/5 condition, showing well-preserved foil work and clean hardware. The two treble hooks remain bright, secured via split rings to the belly and tail eyelets. This design is highly effective for stop-and-go or twitching techniques where the natural rise of balsa between movements is desired.