Museum Archive: Vintage Powerpak Spring activated surface minnow (1990s), 1/2oz Fire tiger fishing lure #21922

Fire tiger patterns define the visual profile of this 4" (10 cm) surface minnow, blending a neon green back into an orange belly with bold black spotting. This Powerpak Spring activated surface minnow, identified by Product Code 21922, features a mechanical curiosity from the 1990s where pulling the nose swivel winds an internal spring to drive tail movement. Originating from the USA, the lure weighs 1/2 oz (14 g) and is specifically designed for casting techniques where it remains at a 0 ft (0 m) surface depth. The hardware includes two treble hooks mounted on the underside, and the soft, translucent orange tail remains flexible and intact. This specimen is in excellent condition, rated 5/5, showing no wear on the paint or the mechanical components. The black-rimmed white eyes are positioned near the concave mouth, a design characteristic intended for surface displacement during the retrieve.