Museum Archive: Vintage Bill Norman Rip N Ric Jerk, 2/3oz fishing lure #8890

Weighing in at 2/3oz (19g), this vintage 1994 model features a distinct internal chamber accessible via a small plug on the belly, which allows the plastic body to be filled with water for weighted sinking applications. The Bill Norman Rip N Ric Jerk, cataloged as product code 8890, measures 4 3/4" (12cm) and is finished in a heavy glitter coat that transitions from a dark blue-green top to a pale shimmer on the underside. Three original treble hooks are secured to the frame, and the head is detailed with a prominent red eye and a clear diving lip. This USA-manufactured sinking lure is a significant collectible piece for those tracking the evolution of adjustable buoyancy in the 1990s. The physical condition is rated 5/5, with the glitter finish and hardware remaining crisp and well-preserved.