Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Hildebrandt 3 Flicker Spinner, 3/32oz Gold spinning lure #17979

Gold plating covers the entirety of this Hildebrandt 3 Flicker Spinner, from the main teardrop blade down to the unique trailer accents. Weighing in at a delicate 3/32oz (3g), this Yakima Bait production (Product Code 17979) is a prime example of American-made terminal tackle intended for light-line presentations. The main blade prominently features the stamped brand name and size, a detail that connects this specimen to the long-standing tradition of Hildebrandt lures now under the Yakima Bait umbrella. Attached directly to the bend of the gold-plated single hook are two small flicker blades, which provide additional surface area for light reflection behind the primary blade. A robust barrel swivel is linked to the top eyelet to mitigate line twist. This specific lure is in 5/5 condition, showing a bright, uniform finish across the wire, hook, and all three blades.