Museum Archive: Hofschneider Red Eye, 1/4oz Nickel / Red Eyes fishing spoon #7583

Two vibrant red faceted beads, the signature "eyes" of this model, are securely set into the polished nickel body of this American-made classic. Cataloged under product code 7583, this 1/4 oz (6.5 g) Hofschneider creation measures 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) and remains unused in its original yellow and red box. The high-polish nickel finish is intended for high visibility, especially useful during the slow retrieves favored when targeting pike or perch in warmer water. Storage over the years has left some signs of shelf wear on the cardboard and plastic packaging, but the lure itself maintains its original factory shine. It is rigged with a sharp treble hook and a built-in nose swivel, a standard configuration for this "spoon" style lure designed to minimize line twist during casting or trolling. The stamping on the metal body clearly identifies its heritage from the Hofschneider Corp. of Rochester, New York.