Museum Archive: Matzuo Phantom Minnow, 1/3oz Fire Tiger fishing lure #9239

A vibrant Fire Tiger color scheme defines the exterior of this 3 1/2" (9cm) suspending lure, blending a dark back into textured green and gold scales. Marked with distinctive black vertical chevrons, the Matzuo Phantom Minnow is built to reach depths between 1ft and 6ft (0.3-1.8m), making it a versatile choice for casting. This specific specimen, carrying product code 9239, is unused and maintains its original factory finish, earning a condition rating of 6. Inside the 1/3oz (9g) body, a noise-making rattle chamber adds an auditory element to its presence in the water. The clear, rounded diving lip is firmly seated, and both sets of treble hooks show no signs of wear. Its holographic accents are particularly sharp, catching light through the translucent green paint on the upper half of the body.