The Water-Witch was patented by Gail H. Hines of Lake Odessa, Michigan on November 20, 1923. While the correct name is the Water-Witch, it was known locally as The Lake George Floater.

Hines had hoped to create a lure that would impart wobbling movement, a wiggling fish lure that would dive to varying depths.

The lure is wood with a large metal blade in the front that spins the entire body on retrieval. It also has a cork ball attached to the front that does not spin and keeps the lure from diving deep.

There are six known versions of the Water-Witch, all have the same wood body with different hook arrangements.

The patent drawing looks very little like the finished lure that was manufactured by the Water-Witch company of Odessa, Michigan.