Vintage South Bend Nip-I-Diddee Wood Lure, 1/2oz Perch fishing lure #22656

Decorated in the iconic Perch pattern, the scale finish on this wooden body reflects the high manufacturing standards South Bend brought to their early lures. At a solid 1/2oz (14g), the weight provides enough density for accurate casting toward structure where the dual metal propellers are designed to disturb the surface. A 4/5 condition rating highlights a piece that has been well-preserved, exhibiting fine, natural age lines in the yellow paint that indicate its vintage origin. A red-painted chin accents the front, leading down to a bright yellow belly where two of the three treble hooks are secured by classic screw-eye hardware. Carrying the product code 22656, this 3 1/4" (8cm) Nip-I-Diddee is a testament to the craftsmanship of USA-made wood lures. Both the nose and tail propellers spin freely against their mounting washers, maintaining the mechanical functionality of the original design.