Museum Archive: Vintage Strike King Charles Spence's Grass Frog, 2/5oz fishing lure #16892

Weighing in at 2/5 oz (11 g), this topwater specimen captures the classic design elements of American-made surface tackle from the Strike King catalog. The 4" (10 cm) textured green body of Charles Spence's Grass Frog features a mottled dark pattern and distinctive hand-painted yellow eyes with bold red centers. Identified by product code 16892, this floating popper is engineered for heavy cover casting, utilizing a single upturned hook to navigate lily pads and weeds when targeting pike or perch. The soft, curly rubber legs remain attached, preserving the original profile of the lure. Visible signs of use include some thinning of the paint around the nose and eye areas, along with a slight darkening of the metal line-tie hardware. This vintage specimen carries a condition rating of 4/5, showing the honest character of a lure that has spent time in a tackle box while remaining structurally sound for display.