Museum Archive: Vintage Buck Perry spoonplug, 1/4oz Brass fishing spoon #1500

Brass surfaces catch the light on this 1/4 oz (7 g) vintage find, a foundational tool in the systematic Spoonplugging method developed by Buck Perry. Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) in length, this model carries product code 1500 and exemplifies the specialized design required for precise depth and speed control. Manufactured in the USA, the Spoonplug is historically significant as a technical instrument used for mapping underwater structures rather than just a standard attractor. The brass body is paired with a rear treble hook and a mid-section double hook, both secured with original hardware. With a condition rating of 4/5, the metal retains a warm glow and smooth finish, showing the gentle signs of careful storage over the years. A subtle, stamped eyelet on the forward plane serves as the tow point, engineered to keep the lure tracking at specific depths during a troll or retrieve.