Vintage Burke Pop Top, 1/2oz red head fishing lure #23204

A classic red head pattern defines this specimen, featuring a vibrant red face against a pearlescent white rubber body. Weighing in at 1/2oz (14g) and measuring 2 3/4" (7cm) in length, this surface lure from the Burke Flexo-Products Company represents the unique era of Michigan-made rubber baits produced between 1950 and 1993. The soft construction of product code 23204 was engineered for surface popping, featuring a cupped mouth and a distinctive metal propeller at the rear to create water displacement. A single belly-mounted treble hook is complemented by a second treble trailing behind the tail spinner. The painted eyes are well-preserved, and the overall 4/5 condition shows the rubber remains supple with only minor surface marks consistent with age. Burke was renowned for these "live action" designs, focusing on a tactile experience that differed significantly from the hard plastics used by contemporary manufacturers.