Museum Archive: Other Vintage AVA-EEL (Sand Eel jig 2 oz), 2oz silver/red fishing spoon #20173

Weighing in at 2 oz (56g), the heavy-duty metal body of this jig features a "Bright Chrome Finish" meant to shimmer through the surf. This 5" (13cm) AVA-EEL, designated as product code 20173, is paired with a red life-like tail made from heavy durable latex. Still on its original retail card from AVA Tackle Co. out of North Babylon, NY, the lure is unused. The chrome plating provides the necessary weight for casting into the wind or jigging deep for stripers, blues, and weakfish. Its design focuses on mimicking a sand eel, a staple forage for many Atlantic saltwater species. The silver/red color combination is a traditional favorite among surfcasters who value the American-made quality of these classic lead jigs.