Museum Archive: Rebel Deep Floater Wee-Crawfish, 1/3oz Crawfish fishing lure #17469

A distinctive orange-bellied crawfish pattern defines this vintage find from the 1970s. Weighing 1/3 oz (9 g) and measuring 2 1/4" (6 cm), the Rebel Deep Floater Wee-Crawfish features an anatomical shell texture and curved profile that demonstrate an early focus on realism by the Arkansas-based Plastics Research & Development Corp. The clear, elongated diving lip is engineered to reach depths of 8 ft (2.4 m), while the floating body provides buoyancy during pauses. This specific specimen, assigned product code 17469, is unused and remains in its original collector box featuring the iconic red, white, and blue Rebel branding. The paintwork shows high-contrast detailing, with a realistic brown-segmented shell pattern on the back and a vibrant orange hue along the underside. Sturdy hardware includes two treble hooks secured by classic screw-eye fittings, making it a reliable choice for both casting and trolling techniques when targeting bass or walleye.