Museum Archive: Vintage Luhr Jensen Little Jewel UV, 3/4oz Yellow fishing spoon #13541

Weighing 3/4 oz (21 g), this vintage specimen features a classic yellow base decorated with several red teardrop patterns along the side. Measuring 2 1/2" (6.5 cm), the Little Jewel UV is a discontinued model from Luhr Jensen's USA production era. Under ultraviolet light, the finish transforms, with the yellow paint glowing a neon green while the red accents shift to a high-visibility orange. The lure's construction relies on a teardrop-shaped metal body paired with a stout treble hook and a secure split ring at the rear. Product code 13541 identifies this particular spoon, which is held in 5/5 condition, showing a clean surface and sharp points on the hardware. It was designed primarily for casting and trolling, where its weight allows for reaching specific depths in the water column. The UV properties were a notable innovation for Luhr Jensen, intended to increase visibility for predatory fish in darker or deeper environments.