Museum Archive: Vintage Abu Garcia ​Abu Reflex, 1/4oz spinning lure #16743

Adorning the back of the stamped blade, the "ABU SPINNARE REFLEX SWEDEN" engraving marks this piece as a pre-merger treasure from the era before Abu joined forces with Garcia. This specific 1/4 oz (7 g) specimen features a striking contrast between its bright orange body and the black-painted blade face decorated with three distinct gold-tone stripes. Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm) from the wire loop to the hook bend, the lure is fitted with a treble hook wrapped in dense orange feathers that have maintained their vivid hue. On the underside, the blade reveals a clean gold finish, consistent with its 4/5 condition rating which shows only light surface wear from storage. Collectors will appreciate the period-correct hardware and the clarity of the stampings on the blade of this Abu Reflex, identified by product code 16743.