Museum Archive: Vintage Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shop XPS, 1/2oz fishing lure #18859

A honeycomb scale pattern covers the dark green back of this 1/2oz (14g) Bass Pro Shop XPS, providing a textured, realistic appearance that transitions into golden and silver tones on the flanks. Measuring 3" (7.5cm) in length, the body is punctuated by small red spots and a distinct black spot near the tail, effectively mimicking a natural baitfish profile. As a sinking rattlin, this lure operates at a variable depth, allowing for flexibility when casting or trolling for species like zander, pike, salmon, or trout. The hardware on this specimen, which carries the product code 18859, consists of a sharp belly treble and a rear hook dressed with white feathers to add a subtle visual element. A large, lifelike eye with a dark pupil and golden iris serves as a clear strike point for predatory fish. The item remains in a clean 4/5 condition, showing the careful storage of a piece sourced from its USA origin. Built with an internal rattle, it maintains an auditory signature throughout the retrieve.