Museum Archive: Vintage Smithwick Suspending Rattlin’ Rogue, 2/5oz Perch fishing lure #11173

Perch-themed vertical bars layered over a warm gold body define the aesthetic of this Smithwick Suspending Rattlin’ Rogue. Carrying product code 11173, this 4 3/4" (12.07 cm) lure is a staple of American tackle history, weighing in at 2/5 oz (11.34 g). The finish remains in exceptional shape, deserving of a 5/5 condition rating, showcasing the red-tinted throat and those iconic oversized yellow eyes with black pupils. Built as a suspending model with internal rattles, it is designed to stay neutral in the water column. For those targeting specific depths, this specimen reaches 1 ft to 6.5 ft (0.3 m – 2 m) on a standard cast, while digging down to 10 ft to 13 ft (3 m – 4 m) when utilized for trolling. The hardware features three treble hooks and a clear, rounded diving lip extending from the nose.