Museum Archive: Vintage Kmart #270 Jointed, 1/3oz silver fishing lure #19880

Silver foil-like scaling with a black back wraps around the 4 3/4" (12 cm) plastic body of this Japanese-made export. Labeled under product code 19880, this Kmart #270 Jointed model weighs in at 1/3 oz (10 g) and represents a classic era of department store tackle manufacturing. The clear plastic diving lip is designed to reach depths between 4 ft and 6 ft (1.2 m - 1.8 m) when utilized for casting or trolling. Its visual profile is finished with yellow eyes and a two-piece jointed construction. The hardware includes three belly treble hooks that show some honest aging, which is reflected in its 4/5 condition rating. Often sourced from Japan during the mid-20th century, these plastic minnows were built to offer reliable performance for the everyday angler. The stamped lettering remains visible on the tail section, identifying its origin and model series.