Museum Archive: Vintage Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap, 1/2oz fishing lure #15519

Weighing in at 1/2 oz (14 g), this classic lipless crankbait measures exactly 3" (7.5 cm) and showcases a vibrant multi-color sunfish pattern. The paint scheme transitions from a bold red nose into a yellow scale-textured belly, accented by vertical bars of green and red. A dark brown finish runs along the dorsal ridge, leading to a top-mounted line tie with a sturdy split ring. This Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap, identified by Product Code 15519, features a legendary internal rattle chamber designed to alert fish through significant acoustic output. Produced in the USA, the construction includes two sharp silver-finished treble hooks capable of handling strikes from bass, pike, or lake trout. The exterior finish remains in 5/5 condition, maintaining the integrity of the intricate scale detailing and the clarity of the yellow-and-black target eyes. While effective for casting to cover large areas of water, the sinking nature of this lure also suits vertical jigging techniques in deeper wintering holes where fish group during colder months.