Museum Archive: Vintage Al's gold fish , 1/3oz Gold / Green fishing spoon #14153

Stamped clearly into the brass-toned metal on the reverse is the mark 'ALS GOLDFISH PAT. 2,612,006,' identifying this piece as a design that has been a staple in tackle boxes since its introduction in 1952. Measuring 2" (5 cm) and weighing 1/3 oz (9 g), the lure features a gold-plated body with a hand-painted dark green back accented by bright yellow and red spots. This specific color pattern on product code 14153 remains one of the more iconic variations of a design that was honored in 2006 as one of the top 50 lures of all time by 'Field and Stream.' The hardware is period-correct, featuring a clean silver-finish treble hook attached via a sturdy split ring at the tail end. With a condition rating of 5/5, the metal finish is bright and the painted details are crisp. Designed for casting and retrieving, the solid metal construction provides the heft needed for distance even in breezy conditions. A single pre-drilled hole at the nose provides the attachment point for your line or a snap.