Museum Archive: Vintage Producers Popper, 2/5oz Tiger fishing lure #7916

Tipping the scales at 2/5 oz (12 g), this surface plug features a classic Tiger pattern consisting of bold black vertical stripes over a yellow body. This 2 1/4" (6 cm) Producers Popper, listed under product code 7916, is built with a deeply recessed red face where the tow eye sits, making it a dedicated choice for surface casting. The hardware configuration includes a sharp belly treble and a rear attachment dressed with a black rubber skirt, secured by a tidy red thread wrap. A prominent eye with a silver iris sits near the front, breaking up the black-painted head. The internal noise-making chamber provides a rhythmic rattle while working across the surface for pike and perch. In terms of preservation, the lure is in exceptional shape, holding a 5/5 condition rating with its original finish and components appearing well-maintained.