Museum Archive: Vintage Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap, 1/2oz Fire Tiger fishing lure #7437

Weighing in at 1/2 oz (14 g), a lipless crankbait like this exemplifies the 3" (7.5 cm) design that has become a staple for many bass anglers. This specimen, identified as product code 7437, wears the classic Fire Tiger pattern with a vibrant green-to-orange gradient and dark, irregular spots. One of the most distinctive features is the luminescent glow visible in low-light or UV conditions, which provides a high-contrast silhouette against the black markings. The condition is rated 5/5, with the paint and silver treble hooks remaining in top-tier shape. Bill Lewis engineered these lures with loud internal rattles to signal predators from a distance, useful when casting into stained water or utilizing a vertical jigging technique near deep structure. A green dorsal fin and high-visibility white eye with a black pupil complete the technical layout of this vintage piece.