Museum Archive: Vintage Luhr Jensen Hot Lips Express , 1/2oz Perch fishing lure #14289

The barred vertical stripes and subtle orange-red belly of the Perch colorway define the visual profile of this deep-diving specialist. Weighing 1/2 oz (14 g), the Luhr Jensen Hot Lips Express (Product Code 14289) represents a classic era of USA production for the brand. Its 2 3/4" (7 cm) body is paired with an oversized clear diving lip specifically engineered to reach depths of 13.7 ft (4.2 m) on a cast and up to 27.8 ft (8.5 m) while trolling. The specimen shows a 5/5 condition rating, with the scale-patterned sides and gill-plate detailing remaining exceptionally clear. Two sturdy bronze treble hooks are attached via heavy-duty split rings to the belly and tail. This specific Hot Lips design was developed to achieve maximum depth quickly, utilizing the unique stepped lip to plane down at a steep angle.