Museum Archive: Vintage Luhr Jensen Hot Tail, 1/8oz chartreuse spinning lure #18746

The 1/8oz (3.5g) weight of this spinner marks it as a versatile choice for light tackle anglers focusing on trout, perch, or panfish. Featuring an "Instant-Spin Blade," this Luhr Jensen Hot Tail is constructed with a silver oval blade designed to rotate immediately upon contact with the water. The core body is finished in a bright chartreuse paint, paired with the signature "Red Magic Flipper Tail"—a dark feather dressing with a red highlight tied directly to the treble hook. This specimen, identified by product code 2393-018-080, measures 2 1/4" (6cm) and remains unused in its original 1996 blister pack. While the brand is famously rooted in Hood River, Oregon, the packaging confirms this specific lure was manufactured in Mexico. The cardboard backing remains clean, still displaying the original catalog offer from the late 90s.