Museum Archive: Vintage Norman Deep Little N , 1/2oz Yellow Tiger fishing lure #7985

Fluorescent Yellow Tiger paint covers the body of this 1/2 oz (14 g) crankbait, a color scheme that takes on a bright green luminescence in low-light environments as captured in the secondary image. Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm), this Deep Little N is engineered to reach depths of 9-12 ft (2.7-3.6 m) whether casting or trolling. The American-made construction by Norman features a clear, deep-diving lip and an internal rattle to generate sound underwater. Looking at the hardware, the original silver treble hooks are intact and well-preserved. A dark brown back contrasts with the yellow sides and black wavy stripes, a classic pattern recognized under product code 7985. This particular specimen remains in very good 4/5 condition, showing only minor signs of light handling. The design provides a medium-width wobble during the retrieve, specifically tuned to deflect off structure and trigger reaction bites.