Museum Archive: Vintage Blue Fox Super Vibrax 3, 1/4oz Gold / Black spinning lure #13869

Weighing in at 1/4oz (8g), this specific specimen showcases a deep black enamel on both the bell-shaped body and the front of the oval blade. Stamped clearly on the blade face is the Blue Fox branding and the number 3, while the reverse reveals a gleaming gold finish. This Blue Fox Super Vibrax 3, listed under product code 13869, measures 2 1/4" (6cm) from the top eyelet to the bend of the treble hook. Originating from Finland, the lure utilizes a unique two-part bell design where an inner brass gear rests against the outer shell. The hardware is in 5/5 condition, featuring a clean wire wrap and a sharp, bronze-finished treble hook. You can see the U.S. patent number etched onto the gold-toned interior of the blade, a hallmark of these earlier production runs. The assembly is tight, ensuring the blade maintains a consistent angle during steady casting and retrieving in various water conditions.