Museum Archive: Vintage Z-RAY Lures Z-Ray, 1/8oz Frog fishing spoon #8255

Weighing in at 1/8oz (4g), this compact Z-Ray lure represents the finesse side of American-made spoons. The 'Frog' color pattern features a deep green base with three distinct circular spots—black centers surrounded by a lighter green halo—applied to the convex face. The 'Z-RAY®' branding is stamped clearly in black ink, identifying its USA-made origin. Measuring 1 1/2" (4cm), the stamped metal body includes a gentle S-curve and a single attachment hole at the head for direct line tying or snap attachment. A bright silver-tone treble hook is secured to the tail by a split ring. This specimen, assigned product code 8255, maintains a condition rating of 5/5, showing an exceptionally clean paint finish and bright hardware. It remains a classic example of a lure designed for casting or trolling for trout and panfish.