Vintage Luhr Jensen Needlefish 1, 1/16oz gold fishing spoon #22941

Gold plating and a distinct scale pattern define the aesthetic of this vintage 1 1/2" (3.5 cm) trolling spoon. Stamped clearly on the back with "LUHR JENSEN HOOD RIVER ORE" and "NEEDLEFISH", the lure represents a classic piece of American tackle history from the USA. At a lightweight 1/16 oz (2 g), it is purpose-built for light-line trolling, producing sharp, wide vibrations at speeds near 1.5 mph (2.5 km/h). The specimen features its gold finish in good shape, rated at a 4/5 for condition, and comes rigged with a striking red single hook. For lake trout specialists, this model 22941 is typically fished about 100 ft (30 m) back from the boat in the upper water column during the spring. The thin profile is designed to catch light and provide a subtle flash that triggers strikes when trolled behind a boat on 8-10 lb line.