Museum Archive: Erie Dearie Walleye Killer, 2/5oz Nickel / Red spinning lure #2291

Nickel finish on the stamped oval blade catches the light, immediately identifying this as a classic Erie Dearie design. Weighing 2/5 oz (12 g), this Walleye Killer (Product Code 2291) features a vibrant red-pink weighted body accented with a single yellow eye. Two translucent orange beads separate the body from the hook assembly, providing a subtle color contrast. This specific piece is unused and maintains its original appearance, rated as a 6. The long wire arm terminates in a loop for easy rigging, while the large single hook is designed for the drifting or trolling techniques that made this lure famous. The silver-toned blade is clearly stamped with the manufacturer's name, confirming its authentic USA-made heritage. This specimen represents the traditional weight-forward spinner style that revolutionized walleye fishing.