Museum Archive: Bass Pro Shops XTS, 3/8oz Gold Tiger fishing lure #10652

Dressed in a striking Gold Tiger finish, the Bass Pro Shops XTS features vertical black tiger stripes over a gradient of dark brown and gold, transitioning to a silver-scaled belly. Weighing 3/8 oz (10.5 g) and measuring 3 1/4" (8 cm), this specimen, carrying product code 10652, is a floating popper designed for surface-level casting. The construction is characterized by a deep red cupped mouth intended for noise-making on the water, effectively targeting species like pike and perch. Large, dark eyes with yellow irises are set into the gold-toned head, providing a high-contrast target for predators. This particular lure is unused, showing no signs of wear on its finish or the dual silver-finished treble hooks. A nose-mounted split ring allows for secure line attachment, maintaining the lure's position at the surface.