Museum Archive: Vintage Red Eye Lures The Perfect Minnow, 1/2oz Nickel fishing spoon #10470

Stamped clearly into the polished nickel finish, the 'RED EYE LURES' branding identifies this piece as a classic American spoon. This specific specimen of The Perfect Minnow, designated by product code 10470, showcases a sleek, aerodynamic profile crafted in the USA. Weighing in at 1/2 oz (14 g) and measuring 3" (7.8 cm), it carries enough mass for distance casting or deep trolling. The nickel plating remains exceptionally bright and reflective across the entire body, showcasing the quality of vintage plating techniques. A sturdy split ring at the line tie and a sharp treble hook attached via a robust mounting point at the tail ensure it is ready for service. Given its condition rating of 5/5, the surface is remarkably clean and well-preserved. The slender, concave shape is precisely formed to catch the light, which is a hallmark of the manufacturing process used by Red Eye Lures during this era.