Museum Archive: Vintage Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap, 1/2oz Chrome Blue Back fishing lure #20243

Chrome Blue Back finish provides the high-contrast flash that made these lipless crankbaits legendary among bass and pike anglers. This 1/2 oz (14 g) specimen measures 3" (7.5 cm) and carries the hallmark Bill Lewis acoustic chamber, designed to be heard even through a boat hull. Carrying product code 20243, the lure displays a classic red-tipped chin and a prominent black spot behind the yellow-and-black eye. The chrome plating remains bright despite some light surface wear, warranting a 4/5 condition rating. Its flat-sided construction is weighted for long-distance casting and a fast sink rate, allowing for deep coverage or vertical presentations in cold-water wintering holes. The hardware includes two original-style treble hooks that show some age but remain structurally sound for the collector's display or the angler's line.