Museum Archive: Vintage Whopper Stopper Bayou Boogie, 1/3oz Barfish fishing lure #20865

Barfish patterns like this one, with its distinctive horizontal black stripes over a creamy off-white body, make the Whopper Stopper Bayou Boogie a standout piece for any vintage collector. Measuring 2" (5 cm) and weighing in at a solid 1/3 oz (10 g), this sinking rarity from the USA is a testament to mid-century lure craftsmanship. The specimen, identified by product code 20865, features the classic lipless profile with a flat-sloped head designed to catch the water. Looking closely at the finish, the Barfish colorway includes a fine scale-mesh pattern across the grey-shading on the head, centered around a simple, dark-pupiled eye. The hardware remains in excellent shape, with both belly and tail treble hooks attached via sturdy screw-eye hangers. Its condition is a clear 5/5, showing a beautifully preserved surface that highlights the precision of the original paint application.