Museum Archive: Vintage Rebel Deep Crank R, 3/8oz fishing lure #16223

Heavy silver glitter is distributed throughout the clear plastic body of this Rebel Deep Crank R, catching light while maintaining a translucent profile. At a length of 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) and a weight of 3/8 oz (10.5 g), this lure is specifically weighted for long casts or steady trolling. The long, clear diving bill is engineered to take the bait down into the 8–10 ft (2.4–3.0 m) range where larger predators hold. A pink ring accents the eye, while a single dark spot marks the side to complete the shad-like appearance typical of American-made crankbaits from this era. This specimen, assigned product code 16223, shows minimal signs of handling and rates a 5/5 in condition. The belly and tail trebles remain sharp and well-seated.