Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Steel Head 1 by Bud, 3/32oz Nickel spinning lure #3561

Stamping on the nickel-finished blade clearly reads "1 STEEL HEAD BY BUD," identifying this Yakima Bait production from the USA. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) and weighing in at 3/32 oz (3 g), this spinner carries the product code 3561. The design incorporates a textured, ribbed metal body and red vinyl tubing accents positioned both above the blade and over the hook shank. While the nickel finish provides a steady flash, the lure is in 3/5 condition, showing signs of previous service. Specifically, one point of the treble hook has been broken off. The simple wire-through construction and classic clevis mounting reflect the straightforward, effective design principles used by Bud for targeting steelhead and trout.