Museum Archive: Vintage Blue Fox Super Vibrax 5 UV, 1/2oz Red / Brass spinning lure #12490

Stamping on the oval blade clearly marks this as a "Super 5 Vibrax," a quintessential piece of Finnish tackle engineering. Weighing exactly 1/2oz (13g) with a total length of 3 1/4" (8cm), this spinner uses a solid brass bell body designed to generate low-frequency vibrations during a steady retrieve. The paint scheme on the blade is particularly striking, featuring a fluorescent red finish with a black rib pattern that glows intensely under UV light, making it a specialized tool for stained water. This specimen, carrying product code 12490, remains in solid 4/5 condition with the components showing careful handling over the years. Its hardware includes a treble hook accented by a translucent red strike tube and a white plastic split tail, a detail often used to provide a larger profile in the water. Produced in Finland, the craftsmanship is evident in the heavy-duty wire and the clean stamping on the blade.