Museum Archive: Vintage Herter's Pepps, 3/16oz nickel spinning lure #18901

Measuring 2 1/4" (6cm) in total length, the polished nickel blade features a "Herter's Pepps Japan" stamp that anchors its identity as a mid-century catalog classic. A distinctive dotted border runs the perimeter of the teardrop blade, providing a textured contrast to the smooth central face. The body construction utilizes a stack of six dark, grooved brass washers capped by a small gold-colored bead, giving the lure its 3/16oz (4.5g) weight. At the rear, the treble hook is shrouded in a thick dressing of natural brown hair with a singular red feather highlight tucked inside. Product code 18901 is presented in 5/5 condition, showing clean wire work and a full, untrimmed tail. The simple clevis and wire-loop design reflect the straightforward engineering George Herter was known for importing during the peak of his mail-order business.