Museum Archive: Other Center Hill Octopus 10pcs soft bait, Pumpkin fishing #9822

Pumpkin-hued bodies with fine black flake characterize this pack of 4" (10.16 cm) soft baits. Hailing from Sparta, Tennessee, under the Center Hill Tackle label, these Gitzits represent a classic era in regional soft plastic production. Labeled with product code 9822, the specimen is unused and remains in its original stapled packaging. The header card features hand-written notations for the color and the 10-piece count, a common sight in vintage tackle shops. A small $2.29 price tag is still affixed to the front, preserving the retail history of this specific Tennessee find. The lures themselves are designed with the traditional hollow tube body and a fringed skirt for jig-based presentations. A vintage bass illustration occupies the top right corner of the green cardboard header, which also displays the local Sparta address.