Museum Archive: Vintage Strike King Ribbon Tail Worm soft bait 5pcs, fishing #9663

Garlic scent and heavy salt crystals are immediately noticeable on these 6-inch (15 cm) soft plastics, which come in their original five-count pack. Strike King’s "Cyber Flexxx" material used here was a notable innovation, designed to be 30 times stronger than standard PVC while remaining significantly softer. This specific Watermelon/Chart specimen, identified by product code 9663, features a translucent green body flecked with black and red glitter, terminating in a thin ribbon tail. Because this material is labeled as "Super Floating," the tail is designed to stand vertically off the bottom during pauses in a slow retrieve, a useful characteristic for Texas or Carolina rigs. The lures are in unused condition, sealed within the classic gold-foil packaging that has kept the salt-encrusted texture of the material well-preserved. This formulation was specifically engineered to combine high durability with a texture that encourages fish to maintain their grip after the strike.