Museum Archive: Vintage Lindy / Little Joe Lindy Shadling UV, 2/5oz Fire Tiger fishing lure #8990

Spotted with those classic dark vertical markings, this Fire Tiger Lindy Shadling UV (product code 8990) is a standout piece of 1980s tackle history from Lindy / Little Joe. It weighs 2/5 oz (12 g) and measures 3 1/4" (8 cm) in length, crafted with the signature deep-profile body shape. The 'UV' in the name indicates its specialized finish, which provides a brilliant green luminescence under ultraviolet light to remain visible to predators in stained or deep water. This USA-manufactured specimen remains in 5/5 condition, featuring clean bronze-finished treble hooks and a large, integrated diving lip. The paint transitions from a dark green spine to a bright yellow flank and ends in a vibrant orange belly, accented by high-set orange eyes that give the lure its distinctive lifelike appearance during casting or trolling.