Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Red Eye Wiggler, 1oz Red / White / Nickel fishing spoon #1799

Featuring a classic Red/White/Nickel finish, the 3" (7.5cm) spoon showcases the distinctive faceted red glass eyes that gave the Red Eye Wiggler its iconic name. Originally a Hofschneider design before being acquired by Eppinger, this particular specimen carries the product code 1799 and weighs in at a substantial 1oz (25g). The spoon's convex side is finished in a bold red-and-white diagonal stripe pattern, while the concave underside retains a bright nickel flash. Stamped clearly on the metal back is the 'Red Eye Wiggler' name alongside the characteristic face logo. For anglers targeting sluggish summer pike, the heavy 1oz (25g) weight allows for casting distance while maintaining a slow retrieve profile. The hardware consists of two original treble hooks attached via split rings. At a condition rating of 5/5, the finish is exceptionally clean and the glass eyes remain securely seated in their brass-rimmed sockets.