Museum Archive: Vintage Kmart Kresge popper, 1/3oz red/white fishing lure #21597

Two-tone red and white paint covers the body of this 1/3 oz (9 g) American-made topwater popper. Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm) in length, the Kmart Kresge popper is an ultralight surface lure built for casting into shallow pockets for pike and perch. Its construction features a concave face designed to displace surface water. The hardware on product code 21597 includes two robust treble hooks anchored by sturdy screw-eyes. Rated at 5/5, this specimen shows a very well-preserved exterior with vibrant pigment and clean hardware. The transition between the bold red nose and the white body is distinct, highlighting the simple but effective aesthetic of these vintage Kmart-distributed lures.