Museum Archive: Vintage Luhr Jensen Les Davis Bolo, 3/5oz spinning lure #15442

Vivid red rubber strands form a thick skirt on this 3 1/2" (9 cm) inline spinner, offering a classic profile for targeting predatory freshwater species. The 3/5 oz (16 g) weight is concentrated in a solid brass-toned cone body, providing the necessary ballast for deep casting and stable retrieval. Mounted on the wire shaft is the signature heart-shaped Bolo blade, finished in silver with a distinctive hammered texture insert to maximize light reflection. This particular specimen, identified by product code 15442, carries the original Les Davis stamping on the metal, reflecting the transition era before Luhr Jensen fully integrated the brand. A bright red spacer bead sits between the blade clevis and the weighted body to facilitate mechanical rotation. The lure is rigged with a robust treble hook mostly concealed within the red skirt. Regarding its preservation, the lure rates a 4/5 condition, showing slight surface age on the silver blade while the rubber skirt remains flexible and the brass components are clean.