Museum Archive: Vintage South Bend Walleye Wonder 3, 3/5oz Nickel spinning lure #3572

Stamped clearly on the nickel-finished blade is the identification for this Walleye Wonder 3, product code 3572, produced by South Bend. Weighing 3/5oz (17g), the lure features a distinctive two-tone head with a bright pink front transitioning into a white rear section, accented by a small yellow eye dot. The construction follows a classic safety-pin spinnerbait design, originating from the USA. Between the size 3 blade and the single large hook, the wire frame is dressed with two faceted orange-pink beads and small nickel spacers. This specimen is in excellent condition, rated 5/5, showing clean paintwork and bright metal components. The deeply embossed logo on the blade remains sharp and legible, reflecting the manufacturing quality of vintage South Bend tackle.