Vintage Erie Dearie Walleye Killer, 1/2oz nickel spinning lure #23053

A distinctive 5/8 oz stamp on the nickel blade defines this 1/2 oz (14 g) weighted-head spinner, a staple for anglers targeting Great Lakes walleye. The Erie Dearie Walleye Killer, identified by product code 23053, features a vibrant yellow lead body adorned with a small red eye and a reflective silver dot. Below the weighted head, a silver clevis holds the polished nickel blade, followed by two bright orange attractor beads that sit just above the long-shank single hook. This setup was famously popularized by Captain Dan Galbincea for use with live bait, allowing the lure to run true while providing significant flash. The metal hardware and painted surfaces are in 5/5 condition, maintaining their original luster and integrity. This specimen represents the classic construction that solved the problem of line twist for deep-water drift-and-draw techniques.