Museum Archive: Vintage Joe Bucher Buchertail 500, 3/5oz Nickel / Black / Red / Hologram spinning lure #0017

Nickel-finished blades with a distinct holographic scale pattern identify this Buchertail 500 as a classic mid-sized inline spinner. Tipping the scales at 3/5 oz (17 g), this Joe Bucher creation features a weighted body assembly of silver-toned metal beads that provide the necessary ballast for long-distance casting into weed edges or over submerged timber. The thick black bucktail is secured with a prominent red thread wrap, which serves as a visual strike point just ahead of the trailing treble hook. This specimen, assigned product code 0017, showcases the rugged American construction typical of the brand's reputation for targeting trophy pike and musky. The reflective hologram sticker on the blade remains vibrant, designed to maximize light flash in varied water clarities. Looking at its physical state, the lure carries a 4/5 condition rating, remaining clean and well-maintained. It utilizes a heavy-duty wire-wrapped eyelet for secure leader attachment, a hallmark of the straightforward, effective hardware Joe Bucher is known for.