Museum Archive: Vintage Matzuo CRANK, 1/4oz Nickel Blue​ fishing lure #7925

Measuring 2" (5 cm) in length, this shallow-running Matzuo CRANK carries a high-contrast Nickel Blue finish that effectively mimics the flash of panicked baitfish. Identified by product code 7925, the 1/4 oz (7 g) lure features chrome-scaled sides and a deep blue back accented with white and black spotting. The underside reveals a vibrant orange belly stamped with the "Matzuo America" branding, a detail common to its USA manufacturing origins. Engineered for a working depth of 1 ft to 3 ft (0.3 m to 0.9 m), this model is built for casting techniques targeting a variety of species including perch, trout, and pikeperch. The hardware consists of two original treble hooks and a clear, integrated diving lip. This specimen is in 4/5 condition, maintaining a clean aesthetic with only light evidence of its history in the tackle box. It remains a solid representative of the brand's mid-sized crankbait lineup for freshwater anglers seeking to target fish in the upper water column.