1950s Acme Weedless Minnow, Chrome, 3/4 oz (24 g), Weedless, #24439

Stamped clearly into the underside of the spoon are the words "ACME WEEDLESS MINNOW," a testament to a design patented back in 1951. The business end features a unique triple-hook mechanism designed to remain weedless until a fish strikes, causing the hooks to deploy. Gleaming with a classic chrome finish, this specimen shows minor surface character from its time in a tackle box, earning a solid 4/5 condition rating. At 3" (7.5 cm) in length and weighing 3/4 oz (24 g), it is heavy enough for long, accurate casts into thick vegetation or lily pads. The interior curve of the spoon also carries a "PAT. PENDING" mark, situating it within the early manufacturing history of this American-made classic. For the best results, veteran anglers often retrieved these slowly through heavy weeds or picked up the pace when crossing pockets of open water.