Museum Archive: Vintage L&S Bait Mirro lure L&S Mirrolure 52M 21, 1/2oz 21 fishing lure #17926

Gold-scaled sides transition into a dark black back on this classic L&S Bait Company MirrOlure 52M 21. At a weight of 1/2 oz (14 g), this sinking twitchbait is designed for effective casting or trolling in search of salmon, bass, or pike. Measuring 3 3/4" (9.5 cm), the profile features a distinct red gill slash and realistic painted eyes that are synonymous with the early American manufacturing quality of the L&S Bait Company in the USA. The hardware configuration includes three sturdy treble hooks, secured with the vintage-style screw-eye assembly common to the 52M series. Identified by product code 17926, this particular specimen wears the Color 21 pattern, which balances a high-contrast dark top with reflective gold flanks. Its surface remains exceptionally well-preserved, earning a condition rating of 5/5. The line tie is positioned on top of the head, a structural choice that dictates how the lure navigates the water column during retrieval.