Vintage South Bend Trix-Oreno 596, 3/4oz gold fishing spoon #24395

Stamping on the gold-finished metal body identifies this specimen as the TRIX-ORENO NO. 596, a vintage fly rod lure produced by South Bend in the 1940s. Weighing 3/4 oz (21 g) and measuring 3 1/4" (8 cm) in length, its specialized construction allows it to flutter like a bug when allowed to sink through the water column. This specific specimen is equipped with a single hook featuring a small silver teardrop blade at the eye, designed to provide extra flash for fish holding in deep, dark pools. The build includes a protective wire guard and an integrated barrel swivel at the tie-on point for line stability. Rated at 4/5, the metal surface maintains a clear, legible stamp and a bright luster. South Bend engineered this model to be light enough for fly rod use, intended to mimic the movements of a swimming minnow with subtle rod tip manipulation.