Museum Archive: Vintage Lazy Ike, 1/2oz fishing lure #16148

Green-and-black scale patterns transition into a warm orange on the sides of this 3 1/4" (8.5cm) curved body. Near the belly hook, the Lazy Ike manufacturer name is stamped onto the white underside, contrasting with a small pink hit on the nose. Cataloged as product code 16148, this 1/2oz (14g) specimen is designed for pike and walleye fishing at depths between 1ft (0.3m) and 5.2ft (1.6m). The construction features a classic banana-shaped profile used for both casting and trolling techniques. Both treble hooks show slight darkening but remain structurally sound, contributing to a condition rating of 4/5. Minor surface wear on the finish is visible upon close inspection, particularly near the line tie.