Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Hildebrandt 0, 1/32oz gold spinning lure #19458

Gold plating covers every surface of this 1/32 oz (0.7 g) Yakima Bait creation, making it a standout for ultra-light enthusiasts. Measuring 1 1/4" (3 cm) in length, this specimen carries the iconic "HILDEBRANDT 0" stamp clearly visible on its teardrop-shaped primary blade. The design of product code 19458 is uniquely configured with two additional tiny gold blades attached directly to the hook shank, a classic Hildebrandt feature intended to increase the lure's profile through light reflection. This US-made spinner remains in excellent condition, showing a deep luster across its hardware that earns it a 5/5 rating. Its construction consists of a simple wire frame and a small swivel at the head, optimized for finesse presentations where subtle visual cues are necessary. The gold finish is uniform across the main blade, the trailing flicker blades, and the hook itself, ensuring a cohesive aesthetic that collectors of vintage American tackle often seek.