Museum Archive: Vintage Herter's popper, 1/3oz Silver fishing lure #20599

Measuring 2 3/4" (7cm) in length, this Japanese-made surface lure displays a distinctive hatched scale pattern across its silver flanks. Weighing in at 1/3oz (8.5g), the Herter's popper, cataloged under Product Code 20599, features a deep red concave mouth designed for topwater casting techniques. The dark-painted back creates a sharp visual break against the bright silver sides, while the yellow eyes with large black pupils provide a high-visibility strike point for predators like pike and perch. Built with an internal rattle, the lure generates sound to attract fish while remaining at a surface depth of 0ft (0m). This specific example is in superb condition, rated 5/5, retaining its original bronze-finished treble hooks and crisp finish details. The manufacturing origins in Japan are a hallmark of the quality gear distributed by Herter's during this era.