Museum Archive: Erie Dearie Walleye Killer, 1/2oz Nickel / Yellow spinning lure #2228

Nickel and yellow accents define the aesthetic of this classic weight-forward spinner, a staple for Great Lakes anglers since its inception in Cortland, Ohio. Labeled with product code 2228, the 1/2oz (14g) lure is found here in unused condition, still housed in its original vintage packaging. The design features a teardrop-shaped lead head painted in yellow, trailing a large nickel-plated spinner blade that provides significant flash during casting or trolling. Per the original instructions on the card, this model was engineered to be tipped with a nightcrawler and fished with a specific technique of allowing it to settle near the bottom before a fast retrieve. A single hook at the rear is accented by a small orange bead, serving as a focal point for following fish. The hardware remains bright, reflecting the manufacturing standards of a tool designed specifically for the "Walleye Capital of the World."