Museum Archive: Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap, 1/2oz RT 05 fishing lure #16016

Weighing in at exactly 1/2 oz (14 g), this specimen represents a foundational piece of angling history from Alexandria, Louisiana. The RT 05 color pattern features a metallic silver body transitioning to a dark, charcoal-colored head and back. Looking closely at the chin, there is a distinct red accent right beneath the gill line, complemented by a vibrant green eye that provides high contrast. This lure is unused, earning a 5/5 condition rating while remaining in its original clear plastic flip-top box. Measuring 3" (7.5 cm) in length, the lipless profile is equipped with two sharp treble hooks. Listed under product code 16016, the paper insert inside the box features the vintage fisherman graphic and the original manufacturer address. The loud internal rattle chambers, which define the Bill Lewis legacy, are housed within the body designed for long-distance casting and sinking presentations.