Museum Archive: Vintage Lindy / Little Joe Lindy Shadling UV, 1/4oz fishing lure #16868

Fluorescent orange tones paired with dark, hand-painted style crawfish markings distinguish this Lindy Shadling UV from the 1980s. Weighing 1/4 oz (7 g) and measuring 2" (5 cm), the specimen utilizes a UV-reactive finish designed to maximize visibility in deeper water layers. The build features a wide, rectangular diving lip integrated into the nose, a hallmark of the Lindy / Little Joe factory in the USA. A deep black overspray covers the spine, contrasting with the bright orange sides and the vertical dark brown bars. Registered under product code 16868, the lure comes equipped with its original dual treble hooks. Its condition is rated at 5/5, exhibiting clean surfaces and intact eye paint. The body profile was engineered to resemble a deep-bodied baitfish, a design that became a staple for American tackle boxes during the era.