Museum Archive: Snag Proof Original Frog, 1/3oz Chartreuse fishing lure #17485
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| Product Code (SKU) | 17485 |
| Brand | Snag Proof |
| Condition: | New Old Stock |
| Weight | 1/3 oz (10 g) |
| Color | Chartreuse |
| Country of origin | USA |
Bathed in a vibrant Chartreuse hue, this classic topwater specimen remains preserved in its original vintage retail packaging. The Snag Proof Original Frog carries a storied reputation as the 'World's Top Tournament Frog,' featuring the hollow-body design that revolutionized heavy-cover fishing. Weighing 1/3 oz (10 g), this lure is cataloged under product code 17485, though the vintage carding identifies it as model #6005. The specimen is in condition 6, meaning it is unused and remains factory-sealed. Its double-hook configuration is tucked tightly against the soft body to prevent snagging in thick vegetation or moss. The back of the packaging serves as a practical guide for the era, detailing techniques like 'Setting a Snag Proof Hook' and suggesting that a slower retrieve is often better for inducing strikes. This particular example was proudly made in the USA, representing a pivotal era in American tackle manufacturing.
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