Museum Archive: Vintage Luhr Jensen Tee Spoon #3, 1/4oz nickel/red spinning lure #19817

Measuring 4" (10 cm) in total length, the stacked fluorescent orange plastic elements on this spinner immediately identify it as a classic design from the Hood River, Oregon workshops. This Luhr Jensen Tee Spoon #3, cataloged under product code 19817, features a teardrop-shaped nickel-plated blade that shows only light signs of age, supporting a solid condition rating of 4/5. The assembly is weighted at 1/4 oz (7 g) and includes a single pinkish-red bead positioned between the blade clevis and the integrated barrel swivel. Its construction is completed with a standard treble hook attached to the wire frame via a heavy-duty split ring. This specific nickel and red color combination was a staple for anglers targeting trout and steelhead across American waterways.