Museum Archive: Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap, 1/3oz Silver fishing lure #4622

Glistening with a high-polish chrome finish, this lipless crankbait represents a staple in American tackle history. Weighing 1/3 oz (10 g) and spanning 2 1/2" (6.5 cm), this Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap, product code 4622, carries the iconic silver color scheme with a signature black spot and red-tinted throat area. The hardware consists of two sharp, silver-finished treble hooks that remain in their original state. As a condition 6 specimen, the lure is unused and comes protected in its original vintage translucent box, complete with the 'Made in USA' designation. These lures are renowned for their internal rattling chambers, which Bill Lewis engineered to produce a specific frequency audible through various water conditions. The eye is a classic painted design with a yellow iris and black pupil, centered on the forward-tapered head. The top line of the lure shows the narrow profile characteristic of the Rat-L-Trap series, designed to sink through the water column for versatile depth management.