Museum Archive: Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap, 1/2oz RT 05 fishing lure #16288

A pearl-white body with a contrasting black head defines the RT 05 color pattern on this 3" (7.5cm) lipless crankbait. Weighing in at 1/2oz (14g), it provides the heft needed for long-distance casting or reaching fish holding near deep structure. This specific Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap, product code 16288, is an unused specimen preserved in its original clear box, featuring the classic Alexandria, Louisiana, branding on the insert. The hardware includes two sharp black nickel treble hooks positioned to secure strikes from beneath. Looking closely at the finish, the yellow eye and the small pink highlight on the tail represent the level of detail that made the original Trap series a staple in tackle boxes across the USA. Its sinking construction is designed for versatile presentations, from steady retrieves across weed tops to vertical jigging in colder months.