Luhr Jensen · Trolling Spoons
Luhr Jensen Needlefish Spoon, 1/2 oz, Chrome/Blue mackerel
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- Item weight
- 0.01 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
Thin-blade trolling spoon that excels at all speeds with an erratic metal flipper tail and hyperactive nature.
The 1/2 oz Needlefish spoon is a brass trolling spoon in a chrome and blue mackerel finish, rigged with a treble hook and a spear point. Its thin blade and flipper tail are made for trolling trout and kokanee behind a dodger, a weight, lead core line or a downrigger.
Best for
- Trout trolling in lakes and reservoirs
- Trolling plain or tipped with worm or corn
- Anglers seeking natural-looking baitfish mimicry
Skip if
- You fish shallow ponds and streams
- You want aggressive topwater action
Strengths
- Hyperactive design attracts fish across a wide speed range
- Metal flipper tail adds independent motion
- Thin blade excels at realistic baitfish presentation
Trade-offs
- Trolling-specific design has limited casting use
- Requires understanding of trolling depths and speeds
- Tipping with bait adds setup complexity
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse / Fire Dot, Pink Crystal | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Fire Tiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Chrome/Blue mackerel, Chrome/Flourescent green prism lite, Multi, Fire Silver PrismThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Brown Trout/Brass Back, Metallic Perch, Multi, Brown Trout | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Copper red head, Pearl/Red Head, Red Fire Pearl | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Multi,Black Scale | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1/12 oz | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 1/2 ozThis one | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 1 1/8 oz, 1 1/4 oz | A big profile for pike, musky and striped bass in big water. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luhr Jensen Needlefish Spoon, 1/2 oz, Chrome/Blue mackerel | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Color:Chrome/Blue mackerel | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Luhr Jensen Needlefish Spoon, Pink Crystal | Lure weight:— | Color:Pink Crystal | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Color | Chrome/Blue mackerel |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Chrome/Blue mackerel.
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