Museum Archive: Luhr Jensen Mister J, 1/4oz Nickel fishing spoon #12179

Chrome plating catches the eye immediately on this 1/4 oz (7 g) Luhr Jensen Mister J. Measuring a compact 1 1/2" (4 cm), the "Light Caster" design features a central slot specifically milled to house a Cyalume chemical light stick. This specimen, identified by product code 12179 (catalog number 1173-014-013), represents a unique era of night-fishing technology where military-grade glow sticks were adapted for anglers. Produced in December 1988 as indicated by the "12-88" date stamp on the back of the card, the lure reflects the manufacturing history of Luhr Jensen in Hood River, Oregon. The package remains factory-sealed, keeping the nickel finish in unused condition 6. A genuine piece of tackle history, the back of the card even includes an old mail-in offer for a full-color catalog and tech reports from the Hood River office.