Museum Archive: Vintage Crankbait Corp Fingerling, 1/3oz Rainbow trout fishing lure #17624

A realistic Rainbow Trout pattern covers the 3" (7.5 cm) body of this Fingerling, showcasing the detailed artistry characteristic of Crankbait Corp's production in the USA. Weighing in at 1/3 oz (10 g), this rarity features an oversized clear diving lip, indicating its purpose as a deep-water tool for targeting submerged structures. This specimen, identified by product code 17624, remains in 5/5 unused condition, with the paint and hardware appearing exactly as they did when they left the factory. The finish captures the subtle transition from a dark, spotted olive back to the signature pink lateral stripe and a pale belly. Stamped directly onto the clear plastic lip is the manufacturer’s branding, a small detail often sought after by collectors to verify the provenance of these early American crankbaits. The original treble hooks are bright and clean, free from any of the wear common in lures that have seen water.