Museum Archive: Gusto Dixie Spinner, 1/16oz spinning lure #22485

Rated for a 25 lbs (11.3 kg) test line, this vintage assembly is a piece of New York angling history from the Gusto Fishing Tackle Co. The 1/16 oz (2 g) rig features two distinct teardrop blades, each finished with a two-tone red and yellow paint scheme on one face while retaining a bright silver metal surface on the reverse. A string of vibrant pink beads follows a section of curved white tubing, leading toward the hooks intended for baiting. Manufactured at 28 Park Street in Binghamton, N.Y., the specimen carries the product code 22485 and is preserved in its original stapled header card and plastic sleeve. It is unused, holding a condition rating of 6, which maintains the integrity of the monofilament leader and the bold green typography on the aging cardstock. The setup is designed for trolling or casting applications where the spinning blades provide visual attraction near the hook points.