Museum Archive: Vintage Bass Pro Shops Tourney Special Rattle Bait, 2/5oz Blue fishing lure #9521

Featuring a distinct blue-scaled pattern across its arched back, this American-made specimen represents the functional design of the Bass Pro Shops Tourney Special Rattle Bait. The textured finish utilizes a fine hexagonal mesh to create a lifelike scale effect, transitioning from a deep blue-green top to a creamy white underbelly. This sinking lure, identified by product code 9521, weighs in at 2/5oz (12g) and measures 2 3/4" (7cm) in length, making it a versatile choice for variable depth applications when casting or trolling. A sharp black spot is painted just behind the gills, serving as a focal point alongside the bright gold eyes. The chin features a small red splash of color, a detail intended to simulate a wounded baitfish. Equipped with two clean, silver-colored treble hooks, the lure remains in 5/5 condition, retaining its original factory sheen and luster throughout the body. Internal chambers provide the characteristic acoustic presence common to this specific model.