Museum Archive: Buck Perry Spoonplug, 3/4oz fishing spoon #2846

Measured at 3 3/4" (9.5 cm), this specimen features a vibrant red-head pattern over a cream body, a classic color combination for the Buck's Baits lineup. Carrying product code 2846, this 3/4 oz (21 g) lure remains in its original vintage blister pack, signifying it is unused. The packaging identifies it as part of the 700 Series, originating from Hickory, N.C., and still retains a vintage retail price tag on the blue card backing. Buck Perry’s influence is evident in the heavy-duty hardware and the distinctive spoon-shaped metal body, which was central to his technical "Spoonplugging" methodology for mapping underwater structures. The paint on the lead-weighted head and stamped metal body is well-preserved, and the original treble hook is securely attached. This specific lure represents the systematic approach to depth control that Perry championed in his foundational angling texts.