Museum Archive: Vintage Luhr Jensen Hot Tail , 3/16oz Nickel spinning lure #17666

Yellow and green honeycomb patterns adorn the weighted body of this vintage specimen, a classic design choice from the Luhr Jensen workshops in the USA. At a length of 2 1/2" (6.5cm) and weighing 3/16oz (5g), the lure is built around a sturdy wire frame that supports a polished nickel blade. The namesake "Hot Tail" is physically represented by the bright red plastic attractor tab attached to the dressed treble hook, which is further layered with green and yellow fibers. Bearing the product code 17666, this piece remains in pristine condition, earning a 5/5 rating for its vibrant paint and clean hardware. This specific configuration, featuring the high-contrast red flipper against the nickel-plated components, showcases the manufacturer's historical focus on multi-stage visual triggers for inline spinners.