Museum Archive: Vintage Blue Fox Super Vibrax 5, 1/2oz Silver spinning lure #14197

An eye-catching neon orange bell body helps this 1/2oz (13g) inline spinner stand out even in murky glacial runoff. Measuring 3 1/4" (8.2 cm) in length, this Blue Fox Super Vibrax 5 features a silver blade deeply stamped with the iconic fox logo and the size 5 designation, indicating it is built for the heavy work of searching out salmon and steelhead in big water. This specific specimen, cataloged under product code 14197, showcases the classic two-part bell design where an inner gear and outer bell are engineered to emit low-frequency vibrations. The silver finish remains bright and clean, reflecting its well-maintained 4/5 condition. When worked through a downstream arc—a technique known as "the swing"—the blade angle is designed to minimize line twist while the weighted body maintains depth in fast-moving currents. The hardware is solid, featuring a sturdy treble hook attached via a robust split ring.