Museum Archive: Vintage Strike King Diamond Shad , 1/2oz Dark Red fishing lure #11089

Weighing in at 1/2 oz (14 g), this sinking lipless crankbait features a classic diamond-scale texture stamped into its flat-sided body. The Dark Red finish presents a rich crimson base that blends into golden-scaled flanks, finished with a dark overspray along the dorsal edge. A prominent yellow eye with a bold black pupil serves as a high-contrast focal point near the nose. Produced in the USA, this Strike King Diamond Shad, identified by product code 11089, is a rattle-equipped vintage piece from the 1970s. The hardware consists of two robust treble hooks suited for targeting a wide range of species, from pike and zander to perch and trout. Given its sinking nature, it maintains a variable running depth depending on the retrieve speed. The lure remains in respectable condition with a 4/5 rating, showing only minor surface marks that reflect its vintage pedigree.