Museum Archive: Vintage Storm Hot'N Tot Thin Fin, 1/4oz Yellow Tiger fishing lure #4455

Yellow Tiger patterns define this specimen, featuring dark, arced vertical stripes over a bright chartreuse body that transitions into a darker olive-toned back. Weighing 1/4 oz (6.5 g), this Storm-produced Hot'N Tot Thin Fin, product code 4455, hails from the pre-Rapala era of American lure manufacturing. Its construction includes a prominent, integrated metal diving lip designed to reach depths of 5–13 ft (1.5–4 m). The 2" (5 cm) body is equipped with two belly-mounted treble hooks, appearing in excellent condition (5/5). Anglers often utilize this model for drifting, casting, or trolling, specifically targeting perch, zander, and pike. The metal lip includes multiple line-tie positions, a signature design element for fine-tuning the lure's depth and stability in heavier currents.