Museum Archive: Vintage ​Erie Dearie Walleye Killer, 1/4oz Nickel spinning lure #16918

Stretching a full 4 3/4" (12 cm), this classic American-made Erie Dearie Walleye Killer represents a piece of Great Lakes angling history. The nickel-finished blade is the centerpiece of this 1/4 oz (7 g) rig, which includes the iconic weight-forward lead head and a set of vibrant red beads for visual contrast. Identified by product code 16918, this specimen is in 4/5 condition, showing well-preserved hardware and a clean overall appearance. The wire construction leads to a sharp single hook, originally designed for the specialized drift-and-cast techniques perfected in the USA. Its silver-toned body is complemented by a painted eye detail on the weighted head, providing a focused target point during the retrieve. Every component, from the clevis to the wire harness, remains robust and ready for a spot in a vintage tackle collection.