Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Red Eye junior, 2/5oz Red / White / Nickel fishing spoon #12974

Stamped into the polished nickel reverse of this 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) spoon is the identifying "RED EYE SPINNING LURE" mark, a hallmark of Eppinger’s American-made quality. Weighing 2/5 oz (11 g), the lure presents a bold contrast with its red face and a single white swooping stripe. Two faceted red glass beads are mounted through the body, acting as light-catching eyes for the specimen. The hardware is comprised of a barrel swivel at the front and a classic treble hook at the rear, both attached by sturdy split rings. Listed under product code 12974, this Red Eye junior is in 5/5 condition, appearing unused with its original nickel plating and paint finish remaining bright. This spoon is technically suited for slow retrieval techniques when targeting pike or perch in warmer water conditions.