Museum Archive: Vintage Bandit 700, 3/4oz Perch fishing lure #9397

Tipping the scales at 3/4 oz (24 g), this deep-diver is engineered to reach depths between 14 ft (4.2 m) and 18 ft (5.4 m). The Perch color pattern on this Bandit 700 displays a detailed green scale texture on the back that transitions into a subtle orange-tinted belly. Measuring 2 3/4 inches (7 cm) in length, the lure features a large, clear plastic diving lip designed for both casting and trolling applications. This USA-made specimen, identified by product code 9397, incorporates internal rattles to generate sound underwater, specifically targeting species like pike and walleye. The hardware is comprised of two dark-finished treble hooks attached with robust split rings. Its condition is a respectable 4/5, showing a clean finish with minimal signs of its history on the water. Yellow-rimmed eyes are set firmly into the head, providing a classic visual strike point against the darker green hues of the body.