Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Red Eye junior UV, 1/2oz Fire Tiger / Gold fishing spoon #7834

Fire Tiger patterns on this 1/2 oz (13 g) spoon provide a high-visibility profile, transitioning from a deep green back with black stripes to a bright yellow belly and finished with a bold orange edge. Two distinctive red glass-bead eyes are fixed to the body, designed to reflect light and catch a predator's attention even at the very slow retrieve speeds often required for summer pike. Under low-light conditions, the UV-reactive glow finish illuminates the center of the blade, providing a glowing target in darker water. This Eppinger Red Eye junior UV, product code 7834, measures 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) and represents a classic USA-made design favored for both pike and perch. The hardware includes two sets of treble hooks, one attached to the split ring at the head and another at the tail, ensuring a solid connection. Presented in 5/5 condition, the paint and components remain bright and well-preserved.