Museum Archive: Vintage Smithwick Devil's Horse , 1/3oz fishing lure #9692

A fine mesh scale pattern covers the greenish-silver back of this wooden topwater plug, transitioning smoothly into a pale cream belly. Measuring 4 1/2" (11.5 cm) in length, the slender wooden body reflects the quality expected from a USA-made Smithwick Devil's Horse under product code 9692. The hardware remains bright, featuring two metal propellers designed for surface agitation at 0 ft (0 m) depth and three sharp treble hooks. At 1/3 oz (9 g), the lure is weighted specifically for casting accuracy while maintaining high buoyancy on the water. Hand-painted yellow eyes with large black pupils provide a focal point against the scale finish. This specimen maintains a 5/5 condition rating, showing a clean finish and well-preserved metallic props. A single dark dot is positioned on the rear side of the body, a distinct feature for this vintage run.