Museum Archive: Matzuo Phantom Minnow, 1/8oz fishing lure #13954

Measuring exactly 2 1/4" (6 cm), this slim profile bait is built for shallow presentations in the 0-2 ft (0-0.6 m) depth range. The Matzuo Phantom Minnow, identified by product code 13954, weighs 1/8 oz (4 g) and is a floating model intended for casting. Visually, the lure transitions from a deep green spine to golden-yellow shoulders and silver flanks etched with a fine scale pattern. This specific specimen is unused, resulting in a condition rating of 6. Two sharp treble hooks are attached via split rings, and the clear diving lip is positioned for surface-level work.