Museum Archive: Vintage Joe's Flies 1, 1/32oz Gold spinning lure #12545

Gold finishes on a classic inline spinner like this offer that timeless flash many of us remember from our first trout trips. Stamped clearly into the golden blade is the "JOE'S FLIES 1" branding, a hallmark of these West Virginia-made lures. Weighing in at 1/32 oz (1 g), this specimen is a masterclass in ultralight design, featuring a feathered body tied in a mix of brown and tan hackle that suggests a buggy profile. Measuring 2 1/4" (6 cm), the lure utilizes a clever tandem hook setup—a single hook buried in the fly followed by a trailing treble to improve hook-up ratios on short-striking fish. The condition of this particular 12545 model is 5/5, showing the bright luster of the wire and the intact, fluffy nature of the hand-tied materials. Joe's Flies has a long-standing reputation in the USA for bridging the gap between traditional fly fishing and spin casting, a heritage visible in the precise wire construction and quality components.