Museum Archive: Vintage Strike King Pro Model 3XD, 1/4oz fishing lure #17849

Reaching depths of 6.5 – 8 ft (2 – 2.4 m), this specimen's deep-diving capabilities are defined by its oversized clear bill. The Strike King Pro Model 3XD, assigned product code 17849, features a compact 2" (5cm) body weighing 1/4oz (7g). Its color scheme consists of a bold red base with dark, jagged vertical striping along the flanks and a black-painted back. In terms of condition, it is rated a 3/5 due to a visible crack in the surface film on the back, though this remains a purely cosmetic detail for an active tackle box. Designed for casting or trolling when targeting pike or walleye, this noise-emitting lure is a staple of Strike King's American-engineered lineage. The hardware is original, including the split rings and belly-mounted treble hooks.