Museum Archive: Vintage Big Fish Tackle Bait-Cradle, 1/4oz gold fishing spoon #20624

Glistening with heavy gold flake, this 1/4oz (7g) rig features a unique cradle design meant to hold soft plastics securely. Originating from the USA, the Big Fish Tackle Bait-Cradle uses a specialized metal head that hugs the front of the lure, providing a stable foundation for the curly tail grub. The soft plastic body measures 2" (5cm) and is impregnated with dense gold glitter against a translucent smoke-brown base, matching the gold-tone finish of the single hook. Registered under product code 20624, this specimen stands out as a rarity in vintage soft-bait configurations. The specimen is unused, showing no signs of wear on the plastic or the metal cradle. This specific model demonstrates the early innovation of Big Fish Tackle in creating integrated jig systems that prioritize lure alignment.