Museum Archive: Vintage Snag Proof Original Soft Frog, 1/4oz cast craw brown fishing lure #19557

Cast craw brown serves as the earthy, natural finish on this Snag Proof classic, a color choice designed to mimic standard forage in stained or clear water. This specimen, identified by product code 19557, remains unused in its original blister pack, preserving the soft, hollow construction that defines the brand's legendary weedless lineup. Measuring 3 1/4" (8cm) and weighing 1/4oz (7g), the Soft Craw is built around a specialized double hook tucked tightly against the body to navigate thick lily pads and stumps. The back of the card offers authentic angling advice from the era, suggesting a slow 'pause-retrieve-pause' method to entice strikes. Manufactured in Cincinnati, Ohio, the design emphasizes that an angler should lower the rod tip before setting the hook to allow the body to collapse. The lure displays the segmented tail and pincers typical of these early USA-made soft plastics.