Museum Archive: Vintage Kautzky Lazy Ike 3, 1/4oz fishing lure #18350

Featuring a classic scale pattern over a cream-colored wooden body, this specimen showcases the craftsmanship Kautzky brought to the Iowa tackle scene. Weighing 1/4 oz (7 g) with a total length of 2 3/4" (7 cm), this floating lure is built around a distinctively curved profile designed for shallow-water presentation. The paint job combines a dark black back with a detailed hexagonal scale mesh on the sides, complemented by dark vertical stripes and a small red accent under the nose. Two original bronze treble hooks are firmly attached to the wood. This Kautzky Lazy Ike 3, cataloged under product code 18350, is rated in 5/5 condition, showing a preserved finish across its entire tapered frame.