Museum Archive: Atlantic Lures Celebrated Weedless, 1/3oz Nickel fishing spoon #14972

Bright Nickel plating provides a timeless reflective surface on this 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) spoon, making it highly visible in murky weed beds. Produced by Atlantic Lures under the "Celebrated Weedless" name, this specimen carries the product code 14972 and remains in its original Four Seasons retail packaging, complete with a vintage 79-cent price stamp. At a weight of 1/3 oz (10 g), the lure is balanced for casting directly into heavy cover like lily pads or reeds. This specimen is unused, preserved behind its original plastic blister which has kept the metal weed guard and single hook free from any environmental wear. The classic blue and white backing card notes its status as a master in the weeds and includes original fishing instructions on the reverse side. This USA-manufactured tool represents a mid-century approach to technical lure design for targeting large predators in dense vegetation.