Museum Archive: Luhr Jensen Needlefish 1 Spoon, Red Gold, 1/16 oz (2g), #24513

Brass scale patterns etched into the gold-finished side of this 1 1/2" (3.5 cm) blade provide a classic texture designed to catch light in the water column. Weighing 1/16 oz (2 g), the metal body features a vibrant red paint application on the lower half that creates a high-contrast target for lake trout. The reverse side clearly displays the stamped Luhr Jensen Hood River, Ore. mark and the Needlefish model name, reflecting the manufacturing standards of its USA origin. This thin-profile spoon is engineered for trolling at speeds around 1.5 mph (2.5 km/h) and performs well in cool spring waters when run approximately 100 ft (30 m) behind a boat on 8–10 lb line. Rated at a condition of 5/5, the factory finish and stamping remain crisp and well-preserved on this specific item, product code 24513.