Museum Archive: JB lures Tadpole spin UV, 1/8oz Chartreuse spinning lure #11453

Chartreuse and green tones dominate this "All American Made" specimen, specifically designed to react under ultraviolet light. Built as a lightweight 1/8 oz (4 g) spinnerbait, the construction features a wire frame connecting a teardrop-shaped blade to a lead jig head. The blade is finished in a vibrant green-to-yellow gradient with a prominent dark eye, while the soft plastic grub body is loaded with dark glitter flakes for contrast. Finding this item in its original carded packaging is a treat for collectors; the lure itself remains unused, maintaining its factory-fresh appearance—a true Condition 6 specimen. Under blacklight, the chartreuse sections of the blade and the entire grub tail emit a strong glow, a technical choice intended for visibility in low-light conditions. Identified by product code 11453, this piece exemplifies the classic JB Lures "Fish' Em" branding. A small red hook is tucked beneath the curly tail, and the jig head itself is painted in a bright yellow-green with a large, expressive eye.