Museum Archive: ​Luhr Jensen Shyster, 1/8oz Nickel / White / Black spinning lure #13577

Weighing 1/8 oz (3.5 g), this vintage Luhr Jensen Shyster is a prime example of the innovative weighted action spinners once produced in Hood River, Oregon. The design features a signature off-center hitch, a technical detail engineered to solve the common issue of line twist during retrieval. This specific item, identified by product code 13577, presents a polished nickel blade matched with a white body finished with black dots. The tail is equipped with a feathered treble hook, a traditional addition for targeting trout and steelhead in varied conditions from fast-water streams to deep holes. Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) in total length, the lure remains in its original vintage bubble pack, indicating it is unused with a condition rating of 6. The reverse side of the packaging, marked with re-order number 2404-018-062, details the versatile applications for this model, including casting and trolling for warm-water species. The high-contrast white and black dot color pattern was a staple in Luhr Jensen's early catalog for visibility across different water clarities.