Museum Archive: Vintage Strike King Diamond Shad, 1/2oz fishing lure #19745

Gold scale texturing defines the upper body of this 1/2 oz (14 g) lure, which transitions smoothly into a deep red belly. Bearing the product code 19745, this American-made Strike King Diamond Shad is a 1970s rarity designed for variable depth applications. The 3" (7.5 cm) frame shows a textured diamond finish across the sides and a large yellow eye with a black pupil. This piece remains in excellent condition, rated 5/5, with clean surfaces and intact original treble hooks. Constructed as a noise-making rattlin' type, it was traditionally favored for casting or trolling for a variety of species including pike, zander, salmon, and trout. A black dorsal fin detail is situated on the lure's spine just behind the line tie.