Museum Archive: Vintage Nebco Pixee, 1/2oz Nickel / Red fishing spoon #16389

Hammered nickel plating covers the heavy-gauge brass body of this classic spoon, providing a multi-directional flash intended to draw fish from a distance. Weighing 1/2 oz (14 g) and measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm), the lure is engineered for long-distance casting, making it particularly effective in windy coastal conditions or large river systems. Flipping the metal body over reveals the deeply stamped "NEBCO PIXEE PAT" and "NO. 42 1/2 OZ. PEND" markings, dating the piece to the era of the National Expert Bait Company before they eventually became part of the Blue Fox brand. A prominent feature of the design is the textured red plastic insert, crafted to look like a cluster of salmon eggs to trigger predatory instincts in steelhead and salmon. This specific specimen maintains a 5/5 condition rating, with the nickel finish remaining bright and the red insert showing no signs of fading. The hardware consists of a robust treble hook connected by a durable split ring, supporting a versatile range of movement including darting, wobbling, and rolling. Listed under product code 16389, this Pixee spoon demonstrates the heavy construction required for deep-water presentations and fast-moving currents.