Museum Archive: Vintage Millsite Tackle Millsite Wig Wag Floater 100 series, 2/5oz Green fishing lure #6814

Cast in an olive-green hue, this early plastic specimen showcases the transition from wood to synthetic materials in the American tackle industry. Measuring 3 1/4" (8.2 cm) and weighing in at 2/5 oz (12 g), the Millsite Wig Wag Floater 100 series (Product Code 6814) is a notable piece of history from Millsite Tackle of the USA. The body is molded from Tenite, a pioneer plastic that allowed for the distinct shape and integrated features like the recessed sockets for its painted bullseye eyes. The green finish is accented with dark vertical stripes and a splash of red paint near the polished metal diving lip. On the belly, the "MILLSITE 100-F SERIES FLOATER" stamp remains remarkably sharp and legible. In a well-preserved 4/5 condition, the lure shows light signs of age that add character to its vintage aesthetic. The hardware is robust, featuring two sets of original treble hooks secured by classic metal screw-eye mounts. A shallow-angled metal lip is positioned at the nose to facilitate its floating-diving functionality during a cast-and-retrieve cycle.