Museum Archive: Vintage Les Davis Bolo, nickel/red spinning lure #22911

Nickel-plated and finished with a distinct orange-red stripe, this 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) spinner exemplifies the classic design language of Les Davis. The blade is decorated with three black dots for visual contrast, while the backside is stamped with the Les Davis Bolo name and U.S.A. origin. A tapered red metallic body is flanked by brass-toned beads, guiding the eye toward the treble hook. Attached to the hook eye is a small red teardrop-shaped attractor tag, a signature component of this specific product code 22911. Maintaining a 5/5 condition, the lure shows the enduring quality of American manufacturing from this era. These Bolo spinners were traditionally utilized for casting in streams and lakes where a compact, high-visibility profile was required.