Museum Archive: Vintage L&S Bait Mirro lure MirrOlure, 3/32oz Trout fishing lure #3595

Stamped with 'L&S USA' on its distinctive square metal lip, this small sinking lure represents a classic era of American tackle design from the L&S Bait Company. Measuring 1 1/2" (4 cm) and weighing 3/32 oz (2.5 g), the MirrOlure features a Trout finish consisting of a dark charcoal back transitioning into golden-yellow flanks. Fine black stippling covers the sides, complemented by a single red curved line behind the eye to simulate a gill. This specimen is in 5/5 condition, with the paint and hardware remaining well-preserved. The construction utilizes a two-screw attachment for the diving plate, which provides the ballast required for a sinking lure intended for pike or zander. Its hardware consists of two treble hooks with a matte finish, reflecting the utilitarian design common in mid-20th-century USA manufacturing.