Museum Archive: Vintage Hofschneider Red Eye Junior, 1/2oz fishing spoon #15545

Faceted red glass beads serve as the unmistakable focal point of this 2 1/4" (5.5cm) spoon, a signature feature that gives the Red Eye Junior its name. Manufactured by Hofschneider in the USA, this particular specimen, cataloged as product code 15545, features a classic white enamel finish accented by a bold diagonal red stripe. On the reverse side, the metal shows the stamped brand markings clearly beneath a clean silver finish. Weighing in at 1/2oz (13g), the lure is equipped with its original hardware, including two stout treble hooks attached via split rings. This specimen is in 5/5 condition, showing a well-preserved finish and bright glass eyes that remain firmly set in their wire mounts. The high-contrast white and red color scheme was a staple for mid-century anglers targeting pike and large predators, designed for casting or trolling applications where a high-visibility profile was required.