Museum Archive: Northland tackle Rainbow Snelled Spinner, 1/16oz Chartreuse spinning lure #9999

Vivid chartreuse and lime green stripes define the "Fish Scale" reflection pattern on this vintage spinner's blade. Produced by the Northland Tackle Co. out of Bemidji, Minnesota, this snelled rig is a staple of Midwestern angling history, specifically labeled as a "Walleye & Northern Killer." The setup, identified by product code RS4 (9999), consists of a 30" (76.2 cm) snell tied with 20 lb (9.07 kg) test line and a size 4 single hook. A bright pink attractor bead is positioned just above the hook to provide a focal point behind the rotating blade. Weighing in at approximately 1/16 oz (2g), the lure is designed to be tipped with live bait like minnows, crawlers, or leeches. This specimen is unused and remains attached to its original yellow carded packaging, which includes instructions for fishing in stained or murky water conditions.