Museum Archive: Vintage Luhr Jensen Needlefish 1, 1/16oz Fire Tiger/Gold fishing spoon #16564

Stamped clearly on the gold-toned backside are the words "Needlefish" and "Luhr Jensen, Hood River, Ore.," marking this as a classic piece of Oregon tackle history. Measuring 1 1/2" (3.5 cm) and weighing just 1/16 oz (2 g), this specimen features the iconic Fire Tiger pattern on its front face, transitioning from a vibrant green back through yellow to a warm orange belly, accented by black vertical bars. It is equipped with a single hook and a small silver flipper blade attached via a split ring, which provides additional visual flash. Designed specifically for trolling at speeds around 1.5 mph (2.4 km/h), the slim profile produces a sharply fluttering wobble that mimics small forage fish. For best results in cool spring waters, veteran anglers recommend trolling it approximately 100 feet (30 m) behind the boat on a light 8-pound-test line without any additional weights. This particular lure, identified by product code 16564, remains in excellent condition, rated 5/5, showing the crispness of the original factory paint and the bright brass finish of the metal. Because of its light weight, this model is not intended for casting but excels when allowed to work its specific rhythm in deeper trout lakes.