Museum Archive: Vintage L&S Bait Mirro lure MirrOlure Bass-master, 1/16oz Golden Natural fishing lure #2768

Stamped into the square metal diving lip, the "L&S USA" mark confirms the heritage of this L&S Bait Company creation. The Golden Natural finish on this Bass-master (Product Code 2768) features a deep black back that gives way to translucent, amber-hued sides. This specimen weighs in at a mere 1/16oz (2g) and measures 1 1/2" (4cm) in length, fitting squarely into the ultralight category. A two-piece jointed construction is held together by a metal link, a design choice often seen in the MirrOlure lineup to provide body articulation during a retrieve. The 4/5 condition highlights the well-preserved painted yellow eyes and the subtle red paint used for the gill markings. Two silver treble hooks are present, one mounted to the belly and another at the tail, secured by traditional screw-eye hardware. The steep angle of the metal lip suggests a shallow-running design meant for light-tackle casting.