Museum Archive: Vintage Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap Floater, 1/3oz fishing lure #18067

Weighing in at 1/3 oz (9 g), this 3" (7.5 cm) Bill Lewis specimen features the distinct "FLOATER" stamp across its silver chrome flank, marking it as a buoyant variation of the classic lipless design. The reflective finish shows some honest character with light surface scuffing and minor wear points, earning it a solid 4/5 condition rating. It carries the iconic oversized red eye and a prominent black spot near the head, intended to mimic a panicked baitfish. Touches of red paint are visible on the nose and tail tips, providing a subtle color contrast to the metallic body. This specific model, product code 18067, is equipped with two standard treble hooks and is designed for surface presentations or shallow-water retrieves where a standard sinking Trap might snag. The black lettering of the stamp remains sharp and legible against the chrome plating, which shows minor areas of thinning common for Bill Lewis lures of this production period.