Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Steel Head 4 by Bud, 1/3oz Gold spinning lure #3560

Stamped with the clear, bold lettering "4 STEEL HEAD BY BUD," the gold-finished blade serves as the focal point of this Yakima Bait spinner. At a weight of 1/3 oz (9 g), the construction features a heavy brass body made of stacked cylindrical rings, providing the core weight for technical casting. This model, identified by product code 3560, measures 2 3/4" (7 cm) and represents a classic USA-made design for targeting salmonids. The hardware is comprised of a sharp treble hook accented with a segment of red tubing on the shank and a barrel swivel already attached to the lead wire loop. Displaying a condition rating of 4/5, the lure shows subtle surface wear on the gold plating while maintaining the integrity of its original components and stamping.