Museum Archive: Vintage Hofschneider Red Eye junior, 2/5oz Gold / Red Eyes fishing spoon #3216

Large, light-catching red faceted beads are wired through the gold-finished body of this Rochester classic, creating a high-contrast target for strikes. Identified as the Red Eye junior with product code 3216, this 2 1/4" (5.5cm) spoon is a versatile 2/5oz (11g) weight that allows for the very slow retrieves often necessary to provoke summer-dormant pike and perch. The stamped lettering on the belly, indicating its origins with the Hofschneider Corp. in Rochester, NY, is crisp and easy to read. In a 5/5 condition, the metal surfaces show a bright, polished luster that effectively reflects light in the water column. The lure is equipped with its original hardware, featuring a silver-tone treble hook and a top-mounted swivel with a wire snap. Collectors of American tackle will appreciate the secure mounting of the signature 'red eyes' which give this model its namesake and distinct visual profile.