Vintage Vintage South Bend Bass Oreno Early No Eye Version, 3/5oz red/white fishing lure #21720

A solid 3/5 oz (17 g) weight provides the necessary density for this wooden lure to be cast with precision toward lily pads or submerged logs. This early "no eye" variant of the South Bend Bass Oreno, identified by product code 21720, measures 3 1/4" (8 cm) and carries the traditional red and white color pattern. The paint on the white body section shows significant wear, honestly exposing the underlying wood and documenting its history on the water, while the red cup-face still maintains much of its pigment. The hardware consists of classic cup-rigged hangers for the two treble hooks, a hallmark of early 20th-century American manufacturing. This specimen is rated in 3/5 condition, showing the wear expected from a tool that has seen significant action. Made in the USA, it serves as a testament to the durability of wood-bodied lures before the transition to plastic.