Museum Archive: Matzuo Phantom Minnow, 1/3oz Green / Golden fishing lure #9475

Golden-scaled flanks meet a deep olive-green back on this 3 1/2" (9 cm) slender-profile lure, creating a high-contrast pattern for various water conditions. This Matzuo Phantom Minnow, designated by product code 9475, remains in unused condition. Its construction features a clear diving lip designed to reach depths between 1 ft (0.3 m) and 6 ft (1.8 m). A notable detail on this specific specimen is the hardware configuration, which includes a standard dark treble at the rear and a striking red belly hook intended to serve as a strike point. Weighing in at 1/3 oz (9 g), the lure is balanced as a suspender for casting techniques. Inside the body, a noise-producing rattle chamber provides an audible element to complement the textured scale pattern and gold-rimmed eyes.