Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait FlatFish F7 UV, 1/8oz fishing lure #18709

Fluorescent neon orange finish gives this Yakima Bait specimen a high-visibility profile, specifically designed with UV-reactive properties for deeper or stained waters. Weighing 1/8 oz (3.5 g) and measuring 2 1/4" (6 cm), the FlatFish F7 UV, product code 18709, represents a versatile size for both stream and lake applications. The distinct curved, banana-shaped body is equipped with three small treble hooks attached via a specialized wire belly harness, a design choice by Yakima Bait to maximize hookup ratios during slow-speed presentations. Originally developed by Charlie Helin and later produced under the Worden's label in the USA, this floating model is widely used for targeting trout, walleye, and pike. The hardware, including the split rings and the intricate hook rigging, remains in 5/5 condition. This lure is intended for slow trolling or steady casting retrievals in lakes and small rivers where high visibility is required.