Museum Archive: Vintage Blue Fox Pixee , 1/2oz Hammered Nickel / Pink fishing spoon #4840

Stamped directly into the metal on the back, the Blue Fox Pixee Pat marking sits alongside the weight designation on this 1/2 oz (14 g) specimen. The 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) heavy-gauge brass body features a classic hammered nickel finish on the face, specifically textured to catch light while casting or trolling for salmon and steelhead. Centrally located on the spoon is the signature pink plastic insert, designed to simulate a cluster of salmon eggs as a visual strike trigger. This particular lure, bearing product code 4840, is in 5/5 condition with a bright, clean surface and a vibrant insert that remains firmly seated in the metal frame. The underside reveals clear factory stamps including "OT-30 - 1/2 OZ. RE NO" alongside the manufacturer’s fox head logo. Originally part of the National Expert Bait Company (Nebco) legacy before the brand became Blue Fox, the construction is dense enough for tumbling through deep river pockets or cutting through coastal winds during saltwater retrieves. The original treble hook and split ring are present, maintaining the factory configuration for this trophy-class spoon.