Museum Archive: Vintage Strike King Strike king Bitsy Minnow, 1/4oz Tiger fishing lure #19976

Weighing in at 1/4 oz (7 g), this compact Strike King Bitsy Minnow offers a deep reach for its small 1 1/2" (4 cm) profile. The Tiger pattern features a muted brownish-tan body adorned with distinct black vertical markings and a cluster of characteristic red dots near the throat area. Its red-accented eyes provide a high-contrast focal point, a classic aesthetic detail from the manufacturer's USA-based production. A prominent clear diving lip is integrated into the frame, allowing the floating body to reach depths of 2 – 2.4 m (6.5 – 7.8 ft) when casting or trolling for pike and walleye. Internal rattles are housed within the bait to provide an auditory presence in deeper water. The hardware, consisting of two silver treble hooks, remains in a well-preserved 4/5 condition. Known by product code 19976, the lure maintains its original finish with only minimal signs of previous handling.