Museum Archive: Vintage South Bend 1, 1/8oz spinning lure #14327

Red and white horizontal stripes on the teardrop-shaped blade immediately identify this South Bend 1 as a classic piece of American fishing history. Weighing 1/8 oz (3.8 g) and measuring 2" (5 cm) in length, this spinner features the iconic brand name and model number stamped directly onto the blade face. The central weight consists of stacked silver metal segments accented by a single red bead near the clevis. For the tail, a feathered treble hook is dressed with bright red fibers tied off with matching red thread. Identified by product code 14327, this specimen shows high-quality USA manufacturing and is in excellent shape, earning a condition rating of 5/5. The hardware is solid, featuring a tightly wound wire loop at the head for a reliable connection.