Museum Archive: Vintage Lazy Ike Natural Ike , 1/8oz fishing lure #14088

Weighing in at exactly 1/8 oz (4 g), this compact Natural Ike showcases the craftsmanship that made the Kautzky Manufacturing Company a legend in the American fishing world. Measuring 1 1/2" (4 cm) in length, the body features a detailed pattern designed to mimic a natural baitfish, with dark green and black mottling over a cream base and a warm orange-tinted belly. The clear diving lip is stamped with the "Natural Ike" brand name, though it does show a small crack from its history on the water. Rated at 3/5, the lure retains its original hardware and provides a genuine look at Lazy Ike’s transition from hand-carved wood to durable plastics starting in 1960. Product code 14088 represents a piece of tackle history from the era before the company joined the PRADCO family. The belly-mounted and rear treble hooks remain secure, ready for a spot in a vintage display.