Museum Archive: Vintage Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap, 3/4oz fishing lure #18325

Weighing in at 3/4oz (21g), this specimen features a detailed red crawfish pattern with sharp black line work across its 3 1/2" (9cm) body. This Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap, cataloged under product code 18325, represents a staple in American tackle history, originating from the USA. In its current 5/5 condition, the finish remains crisp and the hardware shows no signs of wear, making it a fine addition to a collector's box. The design incorporates a signature sound chamber with extra-loud rattles that can be heard even through the hull of a boat during a retrieve. Built for distance, its weight allows for deep-reaching casts and a fast sink rate, ideal for covering large areas or reaching fish holding near bottom structures. The lure is equipped with two sturdy treble hooks and can be utilized for vertical jigging in colder months when fish congregate in deep wintering holes.