Museum Archive: Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap, 1/4oz MT-25 fishing lure #20807

Weighing 1/4 oz (7 g), the high-flash chrome sides of this Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap are accented by a deep blue back and a red chin highlight. This specific 2 1/4" (6 cm) specimen is the "Mini-Trap" version, carrying the product code 20807 and finished in the classic MT-25 color pattern. Manufactured in Alexandria, Louisiana, this lipless sinking lure is recognized for its loud internal rattle chamber designed to be heard at significant depths. As a condition 6 specimen, the lure is unused and remains housed in its original clear plastic box with the factory insert. The packaging provides historical context, noting the lure's effectiveness for schooling bass and its rapid sinking rate for vertical presentations. It is rigged with two original, silver-finished treble hooks.