Museum Archive: Vintage Erie Dearie Walleye Killer, 2/5oz Nickel spinning lure #10430

A weight-forward design defines this vintage Walleye Killer, which carries a stamped nickel blade identifying its Erie Dearie origins. Tipping the scales at 2/5 oz (12 g), the lure utilizes a distinct pale green lead body that provides the necessary ballast for casting into deeper structure. Between the blade and the long-shank single hook, two translucent orange beads offer a subtle point of visual contrast against the metallic hardware. This specific specimen, cataloged under product code 10430, presents in excellent condition with a rating of 5/5, maintaining a bright finish on the nickel components. The wire frame is straight, and the green paint on the weighted head remains largely intact, characteristic of a well-preserved piece of Lake Erie fishing history.