Museum Archive: Vintage Blue Fox Super Vibrax 1, 1/8oz Silver spinning lure #17043

A bright fluorescent orange bell body serves as the core of this classic spinner, providing a high-visibility strike point against the silver blade. Stamped with the iconic fox logo and 'BLUE FOX SUPER VIBRAX', this size 1 model represents the Finnish-made quality collectors appreciate. The construction centers on a two-part body—an outer bell and an internal brass gear—designed to emit low-frequency vibrations during the retrieve. Measuring 2" (5 cm) and weighing 1/8 oz (4 g), this compact lure is a staple for trout and panfish. The silver-finished blade is engineered with an angle that helps minimize line twist, a practical feature for long sessions on the stream. This specimen, assigned product code 17043, maintains a 4/5 condition rating; there is some honest wear on the orange finish of the bell where the brass is visible, but the stamped blade and hardware are well-preserved. Anglers often employ "the swing" technique with these, casting across moving water and allowing the current to sweep the lure in a downstream arc to engage the wide blade.