Museum Archive: Vintage South Bend 3, 1/4oz Nickel spinning lure #4184

1/4oz (7g) of weight provides the ballast for this American-made South Bend 3, making it a reliable choice for distance casting. A bright nickel finish coats the oval-shaped blade, which is clearly stamped with the manufacturer's insignia. Above the weighted, ribbed metal body, a small red bead serves as a spacer and a point of visual contrast. The business end of this 2 3/4" (7cm) lure features a treble hook expertly tied with natural white feathers and a splash of red near the shank. Carrying product code 4184, this piece is in 5/5 condition, showing no signs of previous use. The nickel plating on both the blade and the body components retains its original luster, characteristic of South Bend’s mid-century production standards.