Museum Archive: Vintage Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap, 1/2oz Purple Pearl fishing lure #6664

A weight of 1/2 oz (14 g) provides the necessary ballast for this 3" (7.5 cm) lipless crankbait to reach depth quickly. Clad in a Purple Pearl finish, the lure displays a gradient shifting from a cool blue-violet on the top to a warm gold-tinged pearl along the underbelly. This Bill Lewis original, identified by product code 6664, is a quintessential American design featuring a small dorsal fin and a flat-sided body meant for covering vast stretches of water. The black "kill spot" and gold-toned eyes with dark pupils serve as high-contrast focal points. In its 5/5 condition, the paint remains intact and glossy across the entire surface. The hardware consists of two sharp treble hooks attached via stainless steel split rings, ensuring durability during hooksets. Its line-tie is positioned atop the head, a configuration designed to maintain a nose-down orientation during the retrieve.