Museum Archive: Vintage Burke Flex Plug , 1/2oz Black fishing lure #15268

A weight of 1/2 oz (14 g) gives this vintage find a solid feel, characteristic of the soft-bodied lures produced by the American company Burke. Identified by product code 15268, this Burke Flex Plug measures 2 1/4" (6 cm) and is molded from the brand’s signature resilient material. The finish is a deep, uniform black, punctuated by a hand-painted red and white bullseye eye on the forward section. The hardware consists of two original silver treble hooks—one belly-mounted and one at the tail—attached via standard screw-eyes. Its flat-faced profile and organic, rounded body shape are typical of the mid-century "Flex" series manufactured in the USA. This specimen shows remarkably well, with the soft material retaining its original shape and the painted details remaining sharp. The overall condition is rated 5/5. A centered metal eyelet on the blunt nose serves as the single attachment point for the line.