Museum Archive: Vintage Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap, 1/2oz fishing lure #16713
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| Product Code (SKU) | 16713 |
| Brand | Bill Lewis |
| Condition: | Used — |
| Weight | 1/2 oz (14 g) |
| Length | 3" (7.5 cm) |
| Country of origin | USA |
A vibrant chartreuse body meets a metallic scaled spine on this vintage Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap, a quintessential piece of USA-made tackle history. Weighing in at 1/2oz (14g) with a length of 3" (7.5cm), this lipless crankbait (Product Code 16713) is built for long casting and reaching specific depths quickly. The color pattern is remarkably vivid, showcasing a bright orange belly, a blue-hued eye, and a distinct black spot near the tail meant to serve as a strike point. Known for its internal rattle chamber, the lure generates a significant sound profile that can be heard even through a boat hull. The hardware setup is quite specific, featuring a sharp red treble hook at the rear and a classic steel treble on the belly, both maintained in 5/5 condition. Its flat-headed design allows for versatile presentations, including vertical jigging in colder months when fish congregate near the bottom.
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