Museum Archive: Vintage South Bend 3, 1/4oz spinning lure #15023

Adorned with a vibrant green blade featuring bold black striping, this classic spinner carries the South Bend heritage into any modern tackle collection. Stamped clearly with the size '3' and the manufacturer's name, the oval blade is finished in a high-visibility green with contrasting black horizontal bands. This South Bend 3, identified by product code 15023, measures 2 1/4" (6 cm) in total length and weighs 1/4 oz (7 g). The central assembly consists of a silver-toned ribbed body cylinder and a small, bright red accent bead positioned just above the weight. Its business end is equipped with a treble hook dressed in a natural feathered tail, blending tan, white, and dark fibers for a subtle underwater profile. The hardware and wire components are well-preserved, giving this specimen a 5/5 condition rating with clean metal surfaces and intact dressing. The wire wrap at the top remains secure, showing the original manufacturing quality of this American-made piece.