Vintage Lazy Ike #3 Wood Fishing Lure – Orange/Red Spot – 1950s–60s – Classic Walleye/Bass Crankbait

This is a vintage Lazy Ike #3 fishing lure, made of wood and painted in a bright orange with red spots pattern. The Lazy Ike, first introduced in the late 1930s, became one of the most popular American crankbaits for walleye, bass, and pike.

This example likely dates to the 1950s–1960s, based on its wooden body, screw-eye hook hangers, and paint style. It measures approximately 2¾ inches in length. The lure shows fishing wear, including paint loss and rust on the treble hooks, but retains its iconic curved banana profile and distinctive spot pattern.

The Lazy Ike’s unique bent shape produces a wide wobbling action that’s still effective today for multiple freshwater species.