Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Wordens Water Dog Hawg Boss, 1/2oz Black fishing lure #18061

Black paint coats the textured surface of this classic lure, which remains a staple for those tracking the evolution of Yakima Bait designs. Weighing 1/2 oz (14 g) and measuring 3 1/2" (9 cm), the Wordens Water Dog Hawg Boss is recognized by its unique side fins that mimic the appendages of a salamander or water dog. This specimen, identified by product code 18061, features a clear plastic diving lip and two-tone coloration that transitions from a dark top to a yellowish belly. Large yellow eyes with dark pupils provide a focal point on the head, which is rigged with original treble hooks. In terms of preservation, the lure is in 4/5 condition, showing light signs of age that highlight its vintage status. Manufactured in the USA, the body construction utilizes a combination of rigid material and flexible fins for a specific underwater profile.