Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Red Eye junior UV, 1/2oz Nickel / Chartreuse / Red Eyes fishing spoon #5236

Luminescent properties define this Red Eye junior UV specimen, which features a fluorescent finish designed to glow under ultraviolet light. Two faceted red glass beads are securely mounted as the "eyes," providing a high-contrast visual trigger against the polished nickel body. Marked with two bright chartreuse stripes, the spoon measures 2 1/4" (5.5cm) and carries a weight of 1/2oz (13g). The rear face of the lure bears the "RED EYE JUNIOR" stamp, a testament to the manufacturing standards of Eppinger in the USA. This model, identified by product code 5236, is particularly suited for slow casting retrieves when targeting summer pike or perch that require a more deliberate presentation. Presented in 5/5 condition, the metal surfaces and painted accents remain crisp and well-preserved. A silver-tone treble hook is rigged to the tail end of the spoon’s teardrop shape.