Museum Archive: Erie Dearie Walleye Killer, 3/5oz Red / Nickel spinning lure #2294

A vibrant Red and Nickel finish distinguishes this 3/5oz (17g) spinnerbait, which remains preserved in its original vintage packaging. Labeled under product code 2294, the Erie Dearie Walleye Killer is a staple of Great Lakes drift-and-cast techniques, historically associated with Dan Galbincea’s designs for targeting trophy walleye. The construction features a nickel-plated blade and a series of high-visibility orange beads mounted on a stainless steel wire frame. This specific specimen is unused, featuring a weighted red body section designed to serve as a keel. The single bait hook is positioned behind the weighted body, ready for a nightcrawler trailer as suggested by the original packaging instructions. Crafted in the USA, the hardware remains in its original state, reflecting the quality control of a legendary Midwestern tackle manufacturer.