Museum Archive: Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap, 1/2oz fishing lure #15975

Weighing 1/2oz (14g), this lipless crankbait represents a cornerstone of Southern bass fishing history from Alexandria, Louisiana. The bone-colored upper body transitions into a vibrant orange belly, a color scheme often chosen for high visibility in stained or deeper water. Painted yellow eyes with bold black pupils provide a high-contrast strike point on the forward section of the head. This specific specimen, identified by product code 15975, is unused and remains in excellent condition, showing clean hardware and its original factory paint. Measuring 3" (7.5cm), the lure's design is focused on long casting and sinking quickly to reach active schools of fish. It comes housed in its original clear plastic box with the classic Bill Lewis Lures paper insert, featuring the iconic fisherman caricature and the original manufacturer address. Two original treble hooks are secured by sturdy split rings, ready for traditional casting or vertical jigging techniques.