Museum Archive: Vintage Ondex, 1/16oz Brass / Red spinning lure #0028

Stamped clearly into the brass blade is the ONDEX 2 marking, identifying a classic French-made spinner with deep roots in European angling history. Weighing just 1/16 oz (2 g), this lightweight lure is built with a simple wire shaft featuring a brass bead and a coiled spring spacer. The red wool dressing on the treble hook remains vibrant and thick, providing a distinct visual contrast against the brass finish. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cm), this specimen from product code 0028 shows well-preserved hardware, earning a 4/5 condition rating for its clean metal surfaces. Ondex spinners are historically renowned for their ability to start spinning the moment they touch the water, a technical necessity for these smaller French designs often used for delicate stream presentations.