Museum Archive: Vintage Whopper Stopper Hellbender, 1/2oz fishing lure #11640

A striking black zig-zag pattern defines the white body of this vintage Whopper Stopper Hellbender, a piece that hails from the USA. Designed for both casting and trolling, it reaches depths of approximately 6.5 ft (2 m). A small silver spinner blade trails from the rear, adding a touch of flash to the 1/2 oz (14 g) frame. The prominent yellow eyes set against the black-painted head give it a distinctive look, characteristic of the 11640 product code. Mounted with two treble hooks and a broad metal diving lip, the lure measures 3 1/4" (8 cm) in length. Rated at a solid 4/5, the specimen remains in very clean shape with its original hardware intact. A sturdy metal snap is attached to the oversized diving plate, ready for deep-water presentation.