Museum Archive: Boone Tout, 1/2oz violet fishing #19463

Violet-colored soft plastic characterizes this classic salt-water specimen, originally produced by Boone in Winter Park, Florida. Labeled as a "Tout" shrimp tail in the "Trout Size" category, this lure carries the product code 19463 and belongs to the manufacturer's Series 8820-2. Weighing 1/2 oz (14 g) and measuring 3 1/4" (8 cm), it features a weighted lead head painted to match the deep purple hue of the body. The single hook is positioned to emerge from the top of the segmented tail section. This specimen is unused, still attached to its original vintage header card which details its USA origin. The cardboard packaging remains intact, providing a direct link to the regional fishing history of the mid-century Boone Bait Company.