Museum Archive: Matzuo Phantom Minnow, 1/8oz Rainbow Green fishing lure #9474

A weight of 1/8 oz (4 g) makes this slender minnow a light choice for finesse casting situations. Sporting the Rainbow Green finish, the lure features a vibrant olive-green back that transitions through a scaled texture into a translucent, silvery-white belly. This Matzuo Phantom Minnow, identified by product code 9474, is an unused specimen measuring 2 1/4" (6 cm) in length. Designed as a suspender, it is engineered to reach depths between 0-2 ft (0-0.6 m), staying within the strike zone of shallow-dwelling predators. The head is accented with a yellowish-gold tint around the realistic dark eyes, providing a subtle focal point. Two sharp treble hooks are attached via robust split rings, and a small, clear diving lip is positioned at the nose. Originating from the USA, this particular piece remains in pristine, unused condition, showing no signs of previous water time or tackle box wear.