Museum Archive: Luhr Jensen Hot Tail, 1/8oz Nickel/Frog spinning lure #17888

Weighing exactly 1/8 oz (3.5 g), the compact body of this Luhr Jensen Hot Tail showcases a classic Frog Sparkle finish with its signature yellow and green hexagonal scale print. This 2 1/4" (6 cm) inline spinner is equipped with a high-polish Nickel blade, engineered for the 'instant-spin' response that the Hood River, Oregon-based brand became known for. This specimen carries product code 17888 and is found in its original blister pack, which bears a retail date stamp from July 2001. A defining characteristic is the Red Magic Flipper Tail, a dressed treble hook with integrated red highlights designed to contrast against the metallic flash of the blade. The lure remains unused, preserved in its original retail packaging where the 2393-018-0074 identifier is clearly visible on the reverse side. This vintage piece represents a late-era production run while maintaining the technical specifications that made the Hot Tail a staple for light-tackle trout and panfish anglers.