Museum Archive: Vintage Yo-Zuri/Duel Yo-zuri 3D Minnow, 1/4oz fishing lure #9842

Weighing in at exactly 1/4oz (7g), this Japanese-made minnow features a sophisticated internal reflective finish that captures light through its translucent body. Measuring 2 3/4" (7cm), the Yo-Zuri 3D Minnow, product code 9842, is a technical suspender designed for casting toward pike and perch. The color pattern transitions from a dark charcoal back to a golden-yellow flank, finished with a bright orange underbelly. It is equipped with two silver treble hooks and a clear, short diving lip that facilitates a working depth of 0 - 6 ft (0 - 1.8 m). This particular specimen is in 5/5 condition, retaining its high-gloss finish and crisp hardware details. The internal prism tape is designed to flash from multiple angles, mimicking the natural scales of a minnow. A prominent dark spot located just behind the gill plate serves as a primary strike point for predatory fish.