Museum Archive: Vintage Storm Hot'N'Tot Thin Fin, 1/4oz Purple fishing lure #1217

Stamped clearly on the metal diving lip, the Hot'N'Tot and Thin Fin markings identify this 2 3/4" (7 cm) deep-diver as a classic piece of American fishing history. The purple finish transitions into a silver-scaled body pattern, a hallmark design from Storm's USA-based production that remains a favorite for walleye and perch anglers. Tipping the scales at 1/4 oz (6.5 g), the lure is built for depth, with an oversized metal lip designed to reach depths between 5 and 13 feet (1.5 - 4 m) during trolling or casting. This specific specimen, designated with product code 1217, is in 4/5 condition, showing light signs of shelf life while the hardware and yellow-and-black painted eyes remain well-preserved. The integration of the line tie directly into the metal lip is a signature structural detail that ensures stability when fished in heavy currents or at varying speeds.