Museum Archive: Vintage L&S Bait Mirro lure "L&S Bait Company MirrOlure Bass-master", 1/16oz Red / White fishing lure #4484

A vibrant red head contrasts against the scaled gold-cream body of this 1 1/2" (4 cm) L&S Bait Company MirrOlure Bass-master, a classic Red/White pattern variant. Identified by Product Code 4484, the lure features a two-piece jointed construction and a metal diving lip secured with visible rivets. Weighing 1/16 oz (2 g), the hardware consists of two treble hooks attached via screw-eye hangers, ensuring structural integrity for light-tackle casting. The scaling pattern on the finish is meticulously preserved, reflecting the quality control of its USA manufacturing origin. Rated at 5/5, the specimen shows well-maintained paint and clean metal components, from the diving lip to the hooks. The red head includes a simple, high-contrast eye, a hallmark of the MirrOlure lineup. Two distinct line-tie points on the metal diving lip provide versatility for managing depth in the water column.