Museum Archive: Vintage Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap, 1/2oz Baby Bass fishing lure #15934

Sporting a detailed Baby Bass color scheme, this 3" (7.5cm) lipless crankbait represents a staple in the Bill Lewis lineup. A weight of 1/2oz (14g) allows for long casts and a rapid sink rate, making it suitable for covering broad areas of water. The internal extra-loud rattles are a hallmark of this design, intended to provoke strikes from neutral fish through sound. Identified by product code 15934, the lure features a metallic gold base with a dark, mottled lateral stripe and a distinct red-centered eye. The hardware is comprised of two original treble hooks, and the line tie is located on the flat top of the head to ensure stability during various retrieve speeds or when worked vertically near deep structure. Maintaining a condition rating of 5/5, the specimen shows a well-preserved finish with no visible wear or paint loss. The dark olive-green gradient on the dorsal surface contrasts sharply with the reflective gold sides.