Museum Archive: Vintage Powerpak Spring activated surface minnow (1990s), 1/2oz Gold fishing lure #21887

Tipping the scales at 1/2oz (14g), this surface minnow features a unique mechanical gimmick that sets it apart from traditional topwater lures. Pulling on the nose swivel winds an internal spring, which is designed to oscillate the soft, fork-shaped tail during the retrieve. This 4" (10cm) specimen is finished in a reflective metallic gold with a dark, contrasting back and a touch of reddish-orange near the gills. Rated at 5/5, the exterior shows a clean, high-shine finish with very few signs of its age. The hardware consists of two sharp, silver-finished treble hooks positioned to catch surface strikes. Identified by product code 21887, this Powerpak creation from the 1990s represents a specific era of spring-loaded lure design. Because it is a topwater lure, it stays at a depth of 0ft (0m) throughout the cast.