Museum Archive: Vintage South Bend Super-Duper 502, 3/32oz Gold / Red fishing spoon #5663

Stamped clearly into the U-shaped brass body, the "SOUTH BEND SUPER-DUPER 502" marking identifies this specific 3/32oz (2.5g) specimen. Measuring 1 1/4" (3cm) in length, the lure features a classic Gold / Red color scheme with the red paint applied to the line-tie tip. This American-made rarity, cataloged under product code 5663, utilizes the signature folded-metal construction that defined South Bend’s innovation in the USA. On the side opposite the brand stamp, a faceted gold insert provides a geometric, light-reflecting surface to complement the polished frame. The hardware consists of a single silver-tone treble hook secured by a split ring at the bend of the metal. Maintaining a condition rating of 5/5, the lure presents a very clean appearance with vibrant paint and bright metal surfaces. Its unique architecture is designed to provide the utility of both a spoon and a spinner for casting or trolling applications.