Barney

Barney's Bait Company was an American lure manufacturer based in Kent, Ohio. The company gained recognition for its simple yet highly effective metal spoon lure.

It specialized in producing high-quality metal spoons for freshwater fishing.

Key Product: The Barney Spoon.

Features: This spoon is particularly valued by anglers for its ability to remain effective across decades. It is ideal for catching Largemouth Bass and other predatory fish.

Fishing Method:

The Barney Spoon is typically used for casting, allowing it to sink to the desired depth before beginning a slow to medium retrieve.

Its effectiveness is often maximized by a twitch of the rod tip, which causes the spoon to dart upward and flutter, simulating the movements of a dying fish.

Although the Barney's Bait Company  ceased operations or was acquired long ago, the Barney Spoon remains a cult classic lure among veteran anglers and collectors, particularly in the Ohio region. It is often said that "nearly every mature fisherman who still chases largemouth bass has at least one Barney Spoon in his tackle box."