Museum Archive: Vintage Bill Lewis SpitFire, 2/5oz fishing lure #21889

Weighing in at 2/5 oz (11 g), this vintage topwater popper features the signature Bill Lewis "bucket-mouth" design, engineered to spray water ahead of the lure. This 3 1/4" (8 cm) SpitFire, identified by product code 21889, showcases a classic color palette with a bright orange underbelly, shimmering silver sides, and a muted grey back. Originating from the Bill Lewis factory in Alexandria, Louisiana, the lure incorporates their world-famous Rat-L-Trap sound chamber for internal resonance. The rear treble hook is dressed with a white feathered trailer and a red accent for added visual presence on the surface. This particular specimen is in unused condition, still housed in its original turquoise and white blister packaging, earning a condition rating of 6. The front of the card proudly displays the 100% Made in USA logo, a testament to the brand's long-standing domestic production history.