South Bend Trix-Oreno, 1/16oz fishing spoon #17393

Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) in length, this specific specimen represents the No. 594 fly rod variation of the classic South Bend Trix-Oreno. Tucked inside its original glassine envelope with red graphics from South Bend, Indiana, the silver metal body remains unused and provides a look at 1940s tackle innovation. This 1/16 oz (2 g) lure, cataloged under product code 17393, features a rubber pork rind attachment designed to coax fish from deep, dark pools during sultry summer days. South Bend engineering allowed this piece to flutter like a living insect upon sinking, while a simple rod movement causes it to dip and dive like a swimming minnow. The hardware includes a delicate swivel and hook size 1, specifically chosen to reduce strain on the fly rod compared to standard spinners. On the reverse of the packaging, South Bend detailed the three distinct styles available for the fly rod size, noting that the 594 model was intentionally supplied with the rubber rind rather than a metal bangle.