Museum Archive: Bay de Noc Do-Jigger #3, 1/3oz Nickel / Red fishing spoon #12443

Nickel-plated surfaces combined with a bold red lightning bolt pattern define the visual profile of this size #3 specimen. Manufactured in Gladstone, Michigan, by the Bay de Noc Lure Co., this piece remains in its original retail packaging, identifying it as an unused item. Weighing 1/3 oz (9 g) and measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) in length, the spoon is equipped with small yellow and red plastic flappers that provide contrasting color and subtle acoustic presence during a retrieve. Identified by product code 12443, it is built for versatile applications, serving as a casting tool for big trout, walleye, and bass in the summer or a vertical jig in the winter. The design is intended to produce a lazy fluttering motion, and the maker suggests using 8 lb. (3.6 kg) or 10 lb. (4.5 kg) test line to manage larger strikes. For deeper presentations beyond 20 feet (6.1 m), this size #3 is favored over the smaller models to maintain contact with the bottom. Attachment is handled by tying directly to the front split ring with an improved clinch knot, though a round snap swivel is a viable alternative for those who prefer quick changes.