Museum Archive: Vintage XCalibur Excalibur Pop'n Image Bill Dance, 2/5oz fishing lure #16789

Adorned with the distinct Bill Dance signature along its upper body, the 16789 model features a striking green and yellow frog-patterned finish. This surface popper utilizes a holographic coating meant to capture light and provide a natural appearance at close range. At a length of 3 1/4" (8 cm) and weighing in at 2/5 oz (12.5 g), it offers a solid profile for casting toward bass or pike. The hardware consists of high-quality treble hooks, specifically featuring a rear hook dressed with bright yellow feathers and red flash filaments. This tail plumage serves as a specific strike point, particularly as the weighted rear causes the feathers to submerge during pauses in the retrieve. Operating strictly as a surface lure with a 0 ft (0 m) diving depth, the body remains buoyant while the tail provides subtle movement. The lure is in 5/5 condition, showing the clean surfaces expected of a well-preserved specimen.