Museum Archive: Erie Dearie Walleye Killer, 1/2oz Nickel / Red spinning lure #2289

Tipping the scales at 1/2oz (14g), the weighted body of this spinnerbait configuration presents a bold Nickel and Red finish. This Erie Dearie Walleye Killer, carrying product code 2289, represents a specific chapter of American tackle history, manufactured in the USA specifically for drifting and trolling techniques. The nickel-plated blade is designed for visibility, mounted on a wire frame that includes a sequence of orange-toned beads. Being an unused specimen with a condition rating of 6, it has never seen water, although decades in its original packaging mean the hook shows some signs of storage. The included instructional backing card explains how to properly bait the hook with nightcrawlers to optimize the presentation. This particular lure's build quality is a testament to the no-nonsense approach of vintage Lake Erie gear.