Museum Archive: Vintage Erie Dearie Walleye Killer, 1/2oz Nickel / Green spinning lure #1952

Nickel plating on the blade features a distinct stamped "ERIE DEARIE" logo, identifying this weight-forward spinner as a classic piece of American fishing history. Weighing in at 1/2 oz (14 g), this specimen, listed under product code 1952, showcases a weighted head painted in a crisp white and bright green with a red eye detail. Behind the spinner blade, a pair of fluorescent orange beads provides contrast, leading down to a large, sturdy single hook. This particular Walleye Killer remains in top-tier form, rated 5/5, with the paint and metal finishes appearing very well-preserved. Built in the USA, the construction features a long wire arm intended for casting and drifting techniques favored by walleye anglers. The polished nickel finish on the blade provides a metallic sheen that contrasts with the painted lead body and the vibrant orange hardware.