Museum Archive: Vintage Red Eye Lures The Perfect Minnow , 1/3oz Nickel fishing spoon #8228

Polished nickel covers the entire surface of this American-made casting spoon, which weighs in at 1/3 oz (9 g). Stamped clearly on the convex side of the metal body are the markings for Red Eye Lures and the model name, identifying this as product code 8228. Measuring 2 1/4" (5.8 cm) in length, the spoon features a slender, symmetrical profile that mimics the silhouette of small forage fish. The hardware consists of a treble hook secured by a split ring at the tail, with a matching split ring at the head for line tie. This specific specimen is in 5/5 condition, retaining its original high-gloss finish without visible wear. Originating from the Red Eye Lures facility in the USA, the construction highlights the durable plating and stamping techniques used by the manufacturer.