Museum Archive: Vintage Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap, 3/4oz fishing lure #9327

Weighing in at 3/4oz (21g), this specimen represents the larger profile of the legendary lipless crankbait family. The finish features a classic blue back transitioning into a pearlescent white belly, accented by a distinct red highlight at the nose and a 3 1/2" (9cm) body length. Identified by product code 9327, this Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap is built with a signature internal rattle chamber designed to emit sound waves that can be heard through a boat hull during the retrieve. Its construction includes a top-mounted line tie and robust dark-finished treble hooks. The condition is exemplary, rated at 5/5, showing the original luster of the paint and well-preserved hardware. Because it sinks quickly, anglers often employ it for covering vast areas of water or for vertical jigging near deep structures during colder months. The head design includes a realistic eye alongside a secondary black spot, a classic visual trigger used in these vintage patterns.