Museum Archive: Vintage Hofschneider Red Eye Junior, 2/5oz nickel/red eyes fishing spoon #19558

Nickel plating over a traditional spoon body provides a high-contrast flash that pairs with the iconic namesake features. Those faceted red glass beads are pinned securely through the metal, catching and reflecting light even when the lure is retrieved at a slow pace. The back of the spoon is stamped with the Hofschneider Corp. name from Rochester, N.Y., identifying the heritage of this Red Eye Junior, Product Code 19558. Sized at 2 1/4 inches (5.5 cm) and weighing 2/5 oz (11g), its construction is ideal for the slow-speed presentation often required for summer pike and perch. The hardware includes a clean treble hook and a functional barrel swivel. This specimen is in 5/5 condition, maintaining a bright, reflective surface.