Museum Archive: Vintage Hofschneider Red Eye Junior, 1/2oz Gold / Red fishing spoon #5566

Stamped directly into the gold-plated surface of this 2 1/4" (5.5cm) spoon, the "Red Eye Wiggler Jr." name serves as a hallmark of Hofschneider craftsmanship from Rochester, N.Y. This specimen, identified by Product Code 5566, weighs 1/2oz (13g) and maintains a bright, highly reflective finish rated at 5/5 condition. Two faceted red beads are mounted near the head to reflect light, a feature specifically intended to remain visible to predators like pike and perch during low-speed presentations. The rigging includes a double hook at the top eyelet and a trailing treble hook, both showing clean, sharp points. Manufactured in the USA, the solid metal construction is designed for casting or trolling across different water columns. The legible engraving on the reverse side confirms the Hofschneider Corp. lineage, identifying this as the Junior model of the famous Red Eye series.