Museum Archive: Vintage Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap, 2/5oz Perch fishing lure #7495
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| Product Code (SKU) | 7495 |
| Brand | Bill Lewis |
| Condition: | Used — |
| Weight | 2/5 oz (12 g) |
| Length | 2 1/4" (6 cm) |
| Color | Perch |
| Country of origin | USA |
Dark vertical bars characteristic of a perch pattern distinguish the flanks of this 2 1/4" (6 cm) lipless crankbait. Carrying the product code 7495, this Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap weighs in at 2/5 oz (12 g) and features an orange-tinted throat area that transitions into realistic scale detailing across its sides. The hardware is solid, featuring two silver treble hooks that remain sharp. Known for their internal rattle chambers, these lures were a staple in many USA tackle boxes for their ability to signal predators through sound. The condition of this particular specimen is a clean 5/5, showing the original factory finish and clear, focused eyes.
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