Museum Archive: Vortex Lures Ultimate Minnow, Fire Tiger fishing lure #10666

Vibrant Fire Tiger scales transition from a deep green back into a yellow side and a bright orange belly on this 4 3/4" (12 cm) minnow. Produced in Kalispell, Montana, by Vortex Lures, the Ultimate Minnow (Model V5, Product Code 10666) utilizes a high-density ballast housed within an internal chamber to provide weight and sound. This USA-made specimen is unused, retaining its original vintage packaging and clear finish. Designed for both casting and trolling, it is balanced to function effectively for sight feeders in fresh or salt water and is primarily used as a shallow runner. The construction features a plastic body with a slim profile and traditional treble hooks, specifically engineered to be fished shallow or deep depending on the retrieval technique. The packaging notes its versatility with attractors and its stability at various speeds, keeping the presentation consistent for anglers targeting a wide range of predatory species.