Museum Archive: Vintage Possum Lures Swim Bait, 2/5oz fishing lure #8487

Weighing in at 2/5 oz (12.5 g), this Possum Lures Swim Bait showcases a clever hybrid design merging soft-body aesthetics with hard-lure mechanics. This American-made specimen, listed under Product Code 8487, measures 2 3/4" (7 cm) and represents a unique era of silicone-based lures from Possum Lures. The color pattern transitions from a dark, scale-patterned back to a lighter belly, highlighted by a bold red throat area. A small, clear diving lip is positioned at the head, designed for casting and retrieving. The hardware consists of a single belly-mounted treble hook attached via a swivel to ensure stability. In 5/5 condition, the body material remains exceptionally well-preserved and flexible. A small black dorsal fin and a realistic eye with a golden iris complete the profile of this vintage swimmer.