Museum Archive: Vintage Bass Pro Shops XTS, 1/2oz Red / Gold / Black fishing lure #8299

Adorned with a vibrant red and gold scaled pattern, this lipless crankbait catches the light with its metallic finish. Weighing in at 1/2 oz (14 g), it is a solid choice for reaching variable depths depending on your retrieve speed. The 2 3/4" (7 cm) body features a prominent black "kill spot" on the upper flank, perfectly positioned against the gold-to-red transition. A flat black top surface meets the gold scales, leading down to the bright red belly. This particular Bass Pro Shops XTS, identified by product code 8299, is a sinking model designed for both casting and trolling applications. Its construction is centered around a noisy, rattling chamber intended to alert predators like zander, pike, or perch in various water conditions. The hardware includes two sharp treble hooks attached via sturdy split rings, one at the belly and one at the tail. Made in the USA, this specimen is in excellent condition, rated 5/5, showing a clean finish across its entire surface. An eye-catching yellow eye with a large black pupil sits near the front, providing a high-contrast target for trout and salmon.