Museum Archive: Vintage Rebel Deep Humpy, 1/3oz fishing lure #15769

Deep-set red eyes provide a striking contrast against the olive and silver finish of this classic deep-diving profile. Weighing 1/3 oz (10 g), the Rebel Deep Humpy features a compact 2" (5 cm) body designed for reaching lower depths, aided by its prominent clear plastic diving bill. This particular specimen, identified by product code 15769, showcases a classic baitfish pattern with a dark olive back transitioning into silver-white sides marked by a series of black lateral dashes and dots. Crafted in the USA, the lure is a floating, rattling model, which incorporates internal beads to create sound during a retrieve. The hardware includes two original treble hooks mounted via belly and tail hangers. At a condition rating of 4/5, the lure shows gentle signs of use on the diving lip and hooks, while the paint finish remains well-preserved. Designed primarily for deep-water casting or trolling, the Humpy series remains a staple for collectors interested in Rebel's late 20th-century plastic crankbait evolution.