Museum Archive: Vintage Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap, 2/5oz fishing lure #18991

A weight of 2/5 oz (12 g) allows this lipless crankbait to sink quickly toward deeper structures where fish hold in cooler water. Measuring 2 1/4" (6 cm) in length, the lure features a pearlescent gold-beige finish with a notable red hue at the nose and a black kill-spot behind the eye. Labeled with product code 18991, the body is equipped with two treble hooks and heavy-duty split rings. The flat-top design is a hallmark of the Bill Lewis manufacturing tradition, aiding in long casts even in windy conditions. With a condition rating of 4/5, the surface remains smooth with only minor cosmetic indications of its age. Internal rattle chambers are built into this American-made specimen to emit sound through the water column during a steady retrieve.