Museum Archive: Vintage Al's gold fish, 3/16oz Nickel fishing spoon #3189

A weight of 3/16oz (4.5g) makes this Nickel-finished spoon a versatile choice for a variety of light tackle situations. Rated at a 4/5 condition, the hardware remains robust, featuring a bronzed treble hook secured by a sturdy split ring. The reverse side of the lure proudly displays the "AL'S GOLDFISH" name alongside "PAT 2,645,873" stamped directly into the metal, marking its heritage as a 1952 design. Its 1 1/2" (4cm) fish-shaped body is detailed with a scale pattern and eye engraving, a design so effective it earned a spot in Field and Stream's top 50 lures of all time back in 2006. Identified by product code 3189, this USA-made specimen is a clean example of a mid-century staple that found its way into almost every American angler’s tackle box.