Vintage Burke Wee Gillie , fishing lure #12575

Finely detailed scales wrap around the body of this Burke Wee Gillie, a distinctive rubber lure carrying product code 12575. Produced by the Burke Flexo-Products Company out of Michigan, this specimen is crafted from their signature soft material which they utilized from 1950 through 1993. The color transitions from a dark charcoal back into a grey-scaled midsection, finishing with a creamy off-white belly. A bright touch of red is visible on the chin, adding a bit of contrast to the muted tones. As a sinking lure, it was designed to reach deeper zones for species like pike, perch, and catfish. The hardware includes two sharp treble hooks and a top-mounted line tie integrated into the dorsal fin. This piece is in well-preserved condition, showing just light surface marks from the decades, resulting in a 4/5 rating.