Museum Archive: Vintage Luhr Jensen Needlefish 2, 3/32oz fishing spoon #16562

Scales patterns in a gold hue overlay the split black and silver finish found on the 2" (5 cm) body of this specimen. Weighing in at 3/32 oz (3 g), the lure carries the classic "NEEDLEFISH 2 LUHR JENSEN HOOD RIVER ORE." stamp on its reverse side. This specific piece, identified by product code 16562, remains in 5/5 condition, showing a clean surface and intact hardware. The construction features a single hook paired with a small, teardrop-shaped metal attractor tag attached to the rear split ring. Originally designed for trolling in lakes and ponds, the slim metal profile is engineered to produce a fluttering wobble at a consistent speed of 1.5 mph (2.4 km/h). When targeting spring trout, specialists often deploy this lure roughly 100 ft (30.5 m) behind the boat on light line to maximize its movement. The attachment point at the head is fitted with a sturdy split ring.