Museum Archive: Vintage Spinner Bait Walleye Wonder South Bend, 3/5oz Nickel spinning lure #2819

Nickel-plated finishes on the stamped oval blade provide the primary flash for this South Bend spinnerbait. Carrying the WALLEYE WONDER name on the metal, the blade is paired with two pink beads and a small metallic spacer along the wire frame. A weight of 3/5 oz (16 g) makes the lure suitable for working along deeper drop-offs or structure. The head is painted with a white base, green accents, and small yellow dots, leading directly to a long-shank gold-colored hook. Designated as product code 2819, this USA-made lure reflects the specific design choices common in mid-century walleye tackle. In a condition rated 3/5, it presents with the honest wear of a vintage tool that has been kept in a fisherman’s collection.