Museum Archive: Strike King Diamond Shad UV, 1/2oz Chartreuse fishing lure #11551

Weighing in at 1/2 oz (14 g), this lipless rattling bait is a well-preserved piece of angling history from the 1970s. The 3" (7.5 cm) profile is finished in a bold Chartreuse base, heavily peppered with dark glitter and featuring a prominent orange-and-black eye detail near the nose. A standout technical feature of this specific model, identified by product code 11551, is the UV-reactive coating that glows intensely under specific lighting conditions to increase visibility in deep or stained water. Produced in Costa Rica, the lure is an unused specimen (Condition 6) still housed in its original vintage red-and-white carded packaging. Designed as a sinking lure for a variable depth range, it is constructed for both casting and trolling techniques. The internal rattle chamber is built to generate a distinct sound signature during the retrieve, intended for targeting predators like pike, zander, and perch. Dual treble hooks are factory-mounted and remain in their original state.