Museum Archive: Vintage Vintage Bill Norman Deep 2JD, 1/2oz Clear/Purple fishing lure #20882

Clear and purple hues catch the light beautifully on this USA-made Deep 2JD, which arrives in excellent 5/5 condition. Weighing 1/2 oz (14 g) and stretching 5 1/2" (14 cm) overall, it carries the classic Norman profile that vintage enthusiasts recognize immediately. The oversized clear diving lip is the standout feature, engineered to reach depths of 11.5ft - 19.6ft+ (3.5 - 6+ m) for deep-water presentations. On this specimen, identified by product code 20882, you can see a prismatic scaling effect beneath the translucent purple back, which transitions into a solid dark purple on the jointed tail section. The hardware is remarkably clean, and the yellow eyes provide a sharp focal point against the gradient finish. Norman's reputation for deep-diving capability is well-represented here, with the construction focused on stable descent and maintaining depth during the retrieve.