Museum Archive: Vintage Renosky Lures Swiss Swing 5, 1/4oz Brass spinning lure #17988

Stamped into the scale-patterned brass blade, the SWISS SWING 5 designation marks this 1/4 oz (7 g) spinner as a well-preserved piece of Renosky Lures history. Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm) in length, the lure’s body is constructed from a sequence of graduated brass beads that provide the necessary weight for casting on light spinning tackle. At the base, just above the feathered treble hook, sits a small red plastic disk that provides a localized flash of color against the metallic sheen. This specific specimen, identified by product code 17988, features a dressing of orange-brown and white feathers that have remained full and intact. Rated at 5/5, the brass finish and hardware show the quality of USA-based manufacturing typical of Renosky's vintage output. The textured blade is designed to catch light while the wire-through construction connects the top swivel directly to the dressed hook.