Museum Archive: Strike King Sampo Ball Bearing, 3/4oz Yellow / Green spinning lure #12103

A vibrant yellow and green color scheme defines this 3/4oz (21g) spinnerbait, which stands as a classic example of early Pro Model designs. The inclusion of a Sampo ball bearing swivel was a premium technical choice intended to ensure the blade rotates smoothly under various retrieve speeds. Identified by product code 12103, this 580 Pro Model specimen remains unused in its original blue-bordered card packaging. The lure's head is finished in bright yellow with a black dot eye, paired with a rubber skirt consisting of lime green and black or dark brown strands. Tracing back to the company's roots, the card displays the Memphis, Tenn. 38118 address and an original vintage price sticker of $1.95. The heavy-gauge wire frame is built for durability, supporting a single metallic blade attached via that high-grade swivel hardware.