Museum Archive: Strike King Wild Shiner, 3/5oz Gold fishing lure #9918

Gold finishes like the one on this Strike King Wild Shiner were designed to flash and catch light effectively in varied water conditions. This 4 3/4" (12 cm) jerkbait is part of the Kevin VanDam signature series, categorized under product code 9918 and identified by the BBWSS-396 label on the reverse. It features distinctive red "Bleeding Bait" treble hooks, a technical detail intended to simulate a wounded prey item. Weighing 3/5 oz (17 g), the lure is engineered as a suspending model, designed to hold its position in the water column during a pause. When casting, the depth ranges from 1ft to 6.5ft (0.3 m to 2 m), while trolling applications can reach depths of 10ft to 13ft (3 m to 4 m). This specimen is unused, preserved in its original packaging from its production in Mexico. The slender profile and detailed scale pattern remain crisp and intact.