Museum Archive: Vintage Smithwick Suspending Rattlin’ Rogue, 1/3oz fishing lure #7496

A vibrant orange belly contrasts sharply against the silver-scaled sides of this Smithwick Suspending Rattlin’ Rogue, cataloged under product code 7496. Measuring 4 1/2" (11.5 cm) and weighing 1/3 oz (10 g), the body is topped with a teal-blue back and marked with a classic red gill spot. This specimen maintains an excellent 5/5 condition, with the scale patterns and finish showing no signs of use. Designed with a clear diving lip, it targets depths of 1–6.5 ft (0.3–2 m) when casting, or up to 10–13 ft (3–4 m) during trolling. Three dark treble hooks are securely rigged to the underside. The internal rattling mechanism and neutral buoyancy are core technical features of this American-made lure. Yellow-rimmed black eyes are positioned near the nose to complete the profile.