Museum Archive: Vintage Atlantic Lures Deep Lure, 1/3oz Nickel / Red Eyes fishing spoon #13841

Bright red painted eyes provide a striking contrast against the polished nickel finish of this vintage specimen. Produced in the USA by Atlantic Lures, this 2 1/4" (6 cm) metal bait features a unique stamped head identifying it as a "SPOON-LURE." Weighing in at 1/3 oz (9 g), the Deep Lure, product code 13841, is constructed with a distinctive concave body designed for sinking to lower water columns. The metal surface shows some honest character from years of storage, earning a solid 4/5 condition rating while maintaining its structural integrity. Its hardware configuration includes a belly-mounted treble hook and a second treble at the tail, both showing some age-related darkening typical of vintage carbon steel. The stamped lettering on the broad, flat head remains crisp and legible, making it an excellent example of mid-century American metal lure manufacturing.