Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait FlatFish F7, 1/8oz Black / Glitter Silver fishing lure #7994

The "F7" stamp on the tail of this Yakima Bait specimen identifies its place in the lineage of one of the most successful slow-speed designs in history. This specific 7994 model features a deep black finish adorned with silver hexagonal glitter, providing a striking contrast against the dark base. Sized at 2 1/4" (6 cm) and weighing 1/8 oz (3.6 g), this floating plug is built for slow-retrieval techniques like trolling or steady casting in rivers and lakes. This approach makes it a staple for anglers pursuing trout, pike, and zander. The construction features a classic spreader bar arrangement with two treble hooks, a hallmark of the FlatFish hardware setup. It is in excellent condition, rated 5/5, with the silver glitter elements and the black paint remaining remarkably crisp. The bait is weighted for a slow, methodical presentation, specifically intended to mimic prey in a way that faster-moving lures cannot.