Museum Archive: Vintage Norman, 3/16oz Silver / Blue fishing lure #9595

A crosshatch-textured silver finish with a blue back defines this early Bill Norman bait, showing the honest wear of a lure that’s seen its share of water. Weighing in at 3/16 oz (5.5 g), this 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) floating model represents the foundational era of the Norman brand in the USA. The rounded profile is accented by a bright yellow eye with a black pupil and a distinctive red mark at the nose. Equipped with an angled diving lip to reach depths of up to 4 ft (1.2 m), it is designed for both casting and trolling. This specimen, carrying product code 9595, retains its two belly-mounted treble hooks with a gold-toned finish. The condition is a respectable 4/5, as the silver sides display some authentic surface scuffing while maintaining the integrity of the original paint.