Museum Archive: Vintage Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap, 1/2oz fishing lure #10833

A striking gold finish characterizes this 3" (7.5 cm) specimen, catching the light across its flat sides. Weighing in at 1/2 oz (14 g), this Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap, product code 10833, provides the heft needed for deep-reaching casts and quick descents to the strike zone. The coloration is particularly noteworthy, featuring a dark brown head that gradients into a bright metallic gold, finished with a subtle red-orange strip along the bottom edge. This lipless crankbait is built for versatility, allowing for a steady retrieve to engage its tight wobbling action or a vertical jigging approach in colder conditions when fish hold to deep structure. The internal acoustic chamber houses the famous high-frequency rattles that have made this model a legendary search tool for decades. All original hardware, including the dual silver treble hooks and the top-set split ring, remains intact and displays a 5/5 condition rating. It is a prime example of American-made tackle history, originating from the USA and maintaining a clean, vibrant exterior.