Museum Archive: Whopper Stopper Bayou Boogie, 1/4oz Barfish fishing lure #19873

Barfish patterns like this one, featuring distinct horizontal black stripes over a clean white-silver base, were designed to mimic small forage fish in both fresh and saltwater environments. This specimen, identified by product code 19873, remains unused in its original Whopper Stopper bubble pack, preserving the factory-fresh hardware and finish. At a length of 2" (5 cm) and a weight of 1/4 oz (7 g), the Bayou Boogie is a sinking lipless crankbait intended for diverse techniques such as casting or trolling with a stop-and-go or yo-yo retrieve. The design places the line tie atop the head, which dictates its posture during the sink and while moving through the water column in open water or near cover. Two belly and tail-mounted treble hooks provide the main contact points. The backing card, printed with the Sherman, Texas address, identifies this model as a versatile sinking type, distinguished from the company's floating models like the Hellcat or Throber.