Museum Archive: Vintage Herter's Lazy Dazy, 3/16oz fishing lure #20592

Orange paint with distinctive black spots covers the 2 1/4" (6 cm) wooden frame of this post-war lure, marked with a clear "JAPAN" stamp on its side. Cataloged as Herter's Lazy Dazy under product code 20592, this 3/16 oz (6 g) specimen represents the era when the iconic American brand imported tackle from Occupied Japan. The deep-bellied curve is outfitted with two treble hooks held by period-correct screw-eye hardware. The finish remains smooth and reflective, earning a condition rating of 5/5 for its excellent preservation. A dark airbrushed shading runs along the dorsal ridge, contrasting with the bright primary color. The nose features a simple line tie at the front of the downward curve.