Museum Archive: Vintage Smithwick Suspending Rattlin’ Rogue, 1/3oz Silver / Orange fishing lure #9037

Silver and orange accents adorn the translucent, scaled sides of this Smithwick Suspending Rattlin’ Rogue, a notable design from their USA production line. Identified by Product Code 9037, this 1/3oz (10g) specimen measures 4 1/2" (11.5cm) and features an internal rattle chamber that provides an audible signal during the retrieve. As a suspending model, it is engineered to maintain its depth when paused, reaching 1ft - 6.5ft (0.3m - 2m) during casting or 10ft - 13ft (3m - 4m) while trolling. The visual profile is defined by a dark back, red-and-black eyes, and a vibrant orange belly that provides a high-contrast target for fish looking upward. Three sharp treble hooks are attached via robust split rings, and the lure shows no signs of use, earning a condition rating of 5/5. This specific lure is a classic jerkbait choice, intended for technical presentations where a stationary pause in the water column is required.