Museum Archive: Vintage Other Delong Frog, 3/16oz Green fishing #6251

Weighing exactly 3/16 oz (5 g), this 1969 vintage specimen showcases the distinct lifelike molding that made Delong Lures a staple in American tackle boxes. The green color palette is defined by a dark, mottled dorsal surface and a contrasting tan underbelly. Every collector appreciates finding a piece like product code 6251 in such well-preserved state, especially with its supple appendages and splayed legs still fully intact. This USA-made frog features a single hook emerging from the rear, designed specifically for navigating thick vegetation and surface cover where bass typically hide. Rated at 5/5, the lure appears in excellent shape, maintaining the sharpness of the molded textures and the depth of the original finish. Delong was a pioneer in scented and realistic soft plastics, and the textural detail on this specific model highlights the craftsmanship of late 20th-century manufacturing.