Museum Archive: Vintage Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap, 1/2oz Cherry Bomb fishing lure #7666

A gold honeycomb scale pattern decorates the spine and belly of this 1/2 oz (14 g) lipless crankbait, contrasting against a bright orange-red finish known as Cherry Bomb. Measuring 3" (7.5 cm), this specimen carries the product code 7666 and is preserved in 5/5 condition with very clean hardware. Bill Lewis designed these lures to be exceptionally loud, utilizing a rattle chamber that sends vibrations through the water column, often audible even above the surface. A unique visual feature of this specific model is its glow-in-the-dark capability, which provides a distinct advantage when fishing in turbid conditions or during the twilight hours. The sinking construction allows you to count the lure down to specific depths or work it vertically with a jigging motion for fish holding near deep structure. Equipped with two sharp treble hooks, it is built to secure catches ranging from bass to striped bass and redfish.