Vintage Gapen The Ugly Bug, 1/4oz gold/nickel/black fishing #24416

Black deer hair and a ribbed plastic trailer define this unique presentation, which carries the product code 24416. Designed by Dan Gapen in the USA, this specimen features a functional color combination of gold, nickel, and black. Weighing 1/4 oz (7 g), the lure is built around a lead head dressed with natural deer hair that provides a lifelike pulsation because the fibers are hollow and able to breathe in the water. The ribbed black soft plastic body extends the profile to mimic aquatic life like crayfish or large insect larvae. A nickel-finished spinner blade is mounted on an overhead wire arm, characteristic of this specific hybrid design. This particular example remains in excellent shape, showing a condition rating of 5/5. It was engineered to bounce off obstructions in river systems and rocky environments, making it a reliable choice for targeting walleye, smallmouth bass, and trout.