Vintage Rebel Floater (1960s), 3/32oz Silver fishing lure #13990

Silver scales over a blue back define the classic aesthetic of this 2 1/2" (6.5cm) minnow, a true relic from the Plastics Research & Development Corp. era in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Weighing just 3/32oz (3g), this specimen remains unused and is presented in its original, though weathered, cardboard box. This 1960s floater, identified by product code 13990, features a transparent diving lip engineered to reach depths of 3ft (0.9 m). While the packaging shows significant signs of age, the lure itself maintains its factory finish, although some storage marks are visible from decades of resting inside. The yellow-and-black painted eyes remain sharp against the foil-like silver sides. Intended for casting or trolling techniques, the design favors a steady retrieve or a rhythmic stop-and-go cadence. The box art references the 'V-165 Fastback' and 'The Amazing Minnow' branding, tying it directly to the mid-century expansion of plastic lure technology in the USA.