Museum Archive: Vintage Luhr Jensen Hot Lips Express ​, 1/2oz Red Tiger fishing lure #5098

Bold black vertical stripes cross the orange and red honeycomb scales of this 2 3/4" (7 cm) deep-diver. The Luhr Jensen Hot Lips Express (Product Code 5098) features a signature oversized clear lip designed to achieve depths of 14 ft (4.2 m) on the cast and up to 28 ft (8.5 m) while trolling. Weighing 1/2 oz (14 g), the lure is equipped with two sharp treble hooks and originates from the brand's USA production line. Its physical condition is rated 5/5, showing an exceptionally clean exterior with bright red-and-black eyes. The construction emphasizes deep-water functionality for anglers targeting structure in the lower water column.