Museum Archive: Vintage Whopper Stopper Hellcat, 1/3oz Gold fishing lure #7744

Gold scale patterns wrap around the 5 1/2" (14 cm) frame of this vintage Whopper Stopper Hellcat, which is listed under product code 7744. Weighing 1/3 oz (10 g), the lure features a dark head that transitions cleanly into the reflective gold body, accented by yellow eyes with a red border. Manufactured in the USA, this model utilizes a three-hook configuration typical for longer minnow lures meant for casting or trolling. The clear diving lip is fixed directly into the nose of the bait below the line tie. This specimen is in 5/5 condition, with the finish and hardware remaining well-preserved.