Museum Archive: Vintage Buck Perry Spoonplug, 1/2oz fishing spoon #17944

A vibrant red face featuring distinct black and white eye spots defines the forward section of this 3 1/4" (8 cm) Buck Perry Spoonplug, product code 17944. The main body displays a warm gold tone, flanked by a textured glitter finish along the ridges that adds a layer of visual complexity to the classic metal stamping. Weighing in at 1/2 oz (14 g), this particular specimen is a testament to Buck Perry’s philosophy of depth control, a system he popularized through his "Spoonplugging" method. The hardware includes a sturdy trailing treble hook and two upward-facing single hooks integrated into the body design, intended for navigating varied bottom structures. Looking at the condition, it earns a 4/5 rating, showing some character-giving chips on the red painted nose and slight wear to the gold finish that reflects its journey through a tackle box. This USA-made tool represents the fundamental link between lure design and the science of structure fishing that Perry pioneered.