Museum Archive: Vintage Berkley Popper, 1/3oz fishing lure #7881

Weighing 1/3oz (9g), the Berkley Popper features a detailed photo-finish pattern in shades of blue and silver, designed to replicate a natural baitfish. This 2 3/4" (7cm) surface plug, identified by product code 7881, was manufactured in the USA and showcases the brand's commitment to realistic visual appeal during that era. The body is fitted with a feathered treble hook at the tail, accented by a red thread wrap, which provides a distinct profile for pike and perch when casting near lily pads or surface weeds. Its deeply cupped face is specifically shaped for topwater techniques and surface displacement. This particular specimen is in excellent shape, showing no signs of significant wear, warranting a condition rating of 5/5. Each component, from the belly-mounted treble to the rear feathered hook, remains clean and structurally sound.