Museum Archive: Vintage Kmart #270, 3/16oz silver fishing lure #20960

A silver cross-hatched scale pattern covers the plastic body of this Japanese-crafted Kmart #270, an interesting piece of retail history with Product Code 20960. Tipping the scales at 3/16 oz (6 g) and measuring 3 1/2" (9 cm), it represents the manufacturing quality Japan provided for American labels. The specimen is in 5/5 condition, retaining its vivid yellow painted eyes and a transparent diving lip. Designed to operate at a depth of 3 - 4 ft (0.9 – 1.2 m), it is well-suited for casting or trolling techniques. Its hardware configuration features a belly treble and a tail hook, intended for a steady retrieve or a methodical "stop and go" presentation.