Museum Archive: Vintage Kmart #270, 1/8oz Silver fishing lure #20959

A textured cross-hatch scale pattern defines the sides of this Japanese-made lure, which measures 2 1/4" (6 cm) in length. Weighing 1/8 oz (4 g), the Kmart #270 features a floating plastic body finished in silver with a contrasting black back and carries the product code 20959. The head is detailed with painted yellow eyes and a small red strike point located just above the clear diving lip. Intended for both casting and trolling, this model is designed to operate at depths of 2 ft to 4 ft (0.6 - 1.2 m). It is fitted with two treble hooks and maintains a 4/5 condition rating, highlighting the durability of its original construction.