Museum Archive: Vintage Nebco Aqua Spoon, 3/4oz Hammered Gold / Orange fishing spoon #2457

Weighing in at 3/4oz (21g), this heavy casting spoon features a distinct hammered gold texture paired with a bold, diagonal orange stripe. Measuring 3 1/2" (9cm), the Nebco Aqua Spoon is a quintessential piece of American tackle history, often found in the boxes of Great Lakes and river anglers. The convex face uses its dimpled surface to catch light from multiple angles, while the smooth concave back is clearly stamped with the Nebco brand name and the model designation. This specific specimen, identified by product code 2457, remains in excellent condition, rated at 5/5, showing a clean finish and well-preserved paint. A durable treble hook is attached to the base via a brass-toned split ring, ready for the water or a display board. The nose of the lure features a pre-drilled line tie hole, typical of the straightforward engineering that made these USA-made spoons reliable tools for deep-water trolling or long-distance casting.