Museum Archive: Vintage South Bend 3, 1/4oz Nickel / Red / White spinning lure #4185

Featuring a distinct white-faced blade marked with the "South Bend 3" name and horizontal red stripes, this inline spinner remains a staple of vintage American lure design. Weighing exactly 1/4oz (7g) and measuring 2 3/4" (7cm) from eyelet to hook bend, the lure (Product Code: 4185) is built around a bright nickel-plated shaft and weighted body. A small red bead serves as a spacer above the cylindrical weights, providing a color accent that complements the feathered treble hook. The dressing on the hook consists of dense white feathers with a splash of red, intended to provide bulk and visual contrast. Produced in the USA, this specimen is unused and presents in original factory condition. The reverse side of the blade reveals the polished nickel finish, typical of South Bend’s mid-century hardware.