Museum Archive: Vintage Joe's Flies, 1/32oz Gold spinning lure #1552

Glinting with a polished gold finish, the spinner blade on this specimen bears the distinct "JOE'S FLIES" stamping, an indicator of its West Virginia origins. Measuring 2 1/4" (6cm) in length and weighing a light 1/32oz (1g), this feathered lure carries product code 1552 and is constructed on a gold-toned wire shaft. The design utilizes a single brass bead as a spacer, positioned ahead of the trailer to ensure proper clearance for the size 0 blade. A hand-tied light tan hair dressing serves as the trailer, concealing the sharp treble hook. Known for their effectiveness in small streams, these American-made lures focus on a minimalist profile. This unit is presented in 4/5 condition, showing well-preserved plating on the blade and a full, clean trailer assembly. The wire loop at the head is tight and symmetrical, ready for attachment to fine diameter line.