Museum Archive: Matzuo Phantom Minnow, 1/3oz Rainbow Green fishing lure #9547

Dressed in a shimmering Rainbow Green finish, this Matzuo Phantom Minnow transitions from a dark olive spine into a textured gold scale pattern along its flanks. One of the more distinct features of this specific 3 1/2" (9 cm) lure is its factory hardware configuration, featuring a standard dark-tone rear treble and a striking red belly treble hook. This red hook is a functional design element intended to simulate a bleeding strike point. Rated as a 6, this specimen is in unused condition and carries the product code 9547. Within its slender 1/3 oz (9 g) body, an internal rattle chamber provides an auditory component for casting. Designed as a suspender, the clear diving lip allows it to target depths between 1 ft and 6 ft (0.3 m - 1.8 m). The build quality reflects its USA origins, with realistic eyes positioned just behind the line tie to maintain a streamlined profile.