Museum Archive: Vintage Berkley PowerBait Power Rattle, 2/3oz Silver / Red Glitter fishing lure #14609

A weight of 2/3oz (19g) provides the necessary density for this sinking rattle bait to reach variable depths whether casting or trolling. The Silver / Red Glitter finish on this Berkley PowerBait Power Rattle, identified by product code 14609, utilizes a polished chrome head section and a replaceable soft plastic tail. Spanning 4" (10cm) in length, the lure’s hardware consists of a top-mounted line tie and a belly-positioned treble hook. Visually, the metal head features a flat black top and a simple yellow eye, contrasting with the dark red tail that is heavily infused with red glitter flake. This specimen is presented in 5/5 condition, showing the clean surfaces and intact soft plastic expected of a well-preserved collector's item. Manufactured in the USA, the design represents a hybrid approach to lure making by combining a traditional metal rattle bait with scent-impregnated soft plastic components meant for targeting species like pike, zander, and salmon.