Museum Archive: Vintage Atlantic Lures Celebrated Weedless, 3/4oz nickel fishing spoon #22378

Nickel plating covers the 2 3/4" (7cm) body of this Atlantic Lures Celebrated Weedless spoon, providing a high-gloss finish that has remained remarkably clear over the decades. Identified by product code 22378, this 3/4oz (21g) American-made lure features the classic integrated weed guard—a functional hallmark of the 'Celebrated' series designed to navigate through thick lily pads and reeds. A condition rating of 4/5 is well-deserved here, as the metal surfaces are smooth and the hardware shows only very light signs of its vintage journey. The construction centers on a heavy-gauge single hook securely attached to the interior of the spoon, paired with a tensioned wire guard that remains springy and aligned. This nickel-colored specimen represents a solid example of mid-century USA tackle manufacturing, built for heavy-duty casting into the kind of cover where trophy fish hide.