Museum Archive: Vintage Bass Pro Shops Tourney Special Minnow , 1/4oz Gold fishing lure #8409

A rich gold scale pattern covers the flanks of this slender profile, providing a classic contrast against its dark, olive-tinted back. Weighing in at 1/4 oz (7 g) and stretching 4 1/4" (11 cm) in length, this floating lure is engineered for targeting species like bass and pike in shallower zones. The clear diving lip is designed to reach depths of approximately 3 ft (0.9 m), making it an effective tool for working over submerged vegetation or along rocky shorelines. Identified by product code 8409, the specimen features a distinctive oversized eye with a bold yellow iris that acts as a focal strike trigger. Two sharp treble hooks remain securely attached via sturdy split rings, showing the hardware integrity expected from the Bass Pro Shops Tourney Special line. This particular example is in 5/5 condition, retaining a bright, factory-fresh finish across its entire textured body.