Museum Archive: Vintage Glen Evans Shyster, 1/8oz nickel/red spinning lure #18733
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| Product Code (SKU) | 18733 |
| Brand | Glen Evans |
| Condition: | Used — |
| Weight | 1/8 oz (4 g) |
| Length | 2 1/4" (6 cm) |
| Color | nickel/red |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Type |
Nickel and red tones define the aesthetic of this 1/8 oz (4 g) vintage spinner, a quintessential example of the Glen Evans Shyster. Identified by product code 18733, this USA-made lure features the clever offset line-tie loop that characterizes the model’s unique wire frame construction. Spanning 2 1/4" (6 cm) in total length, the assembly includes a weighted red body with distinct black dots and a treble hook dressed in bright orange feathers. The clevis allows the nickel blade to rotate smoothly on the shaft, a hallmark of the Glen Evans manufacturing legacy before the design was eventually produced by other major brands. Evaluating the specimen’s condition at 4/5, it presents as a well-kept collector's piece with minor surface marks that speak to its vintage nature. The feathered tail provides a significant profile behind the spotted red body, while the nickel-plated blade retains its reflective quality.
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