Museum Archive: Vintage Kmart Kresge #41, 1/4oz yellow fishing lure #21951

Bright yellow paint with a classic honeycomb scale texture defines this Japanese-made Kmart Kresge #41, a piece of mid-century angling history. Listed under product code 21951, the lure weighs in at 1/4oz (7g) and features a floating design intended for casting or trolling. Produced in Japan for the Kresge/Kmart retail chain, these lures often show the quality craftsmanship typical of vintage export items, including the neatly applied red accents on the nose and the top dorsal fin. This specimen maintains an exceptional appearance, rated at 5/5 with its original finish and hardware showing remarkably well. Two silver-toned treble hooks are secured via screw-eye hangers, while the distinctive black lightning bolt graphics remain sharp against the textured yellow body. The line tie eyelet is positioned centrally on the top of the body, indicating its utility for targeting species like perch, trout, or walleye.