Museum Archive: Buck Perry Spoonplug, 3/5oz Red / White fishing spoon #3142

Measuring 3 1/4" (8 cm) in length, this specimen represents the classic high-contrast Red / White color scheme that became a staple in mid-century American tackle boxes. This Buck Perry Spoonplug, carrying product code 3142, weighs 3/5 oz (17 g) and belongs to the 200 Series, a line famously used for precise depth control as part of the inventor's "Spoonplugging" methodology. The lure remains unused, preserved in its original blue and white "Buck's Baits" blister pack which highlights its 200 Series classification. Buck Perry developed these lures as technical tools for mapping structure, and this USA-made piece retains its factory-fresh appearance. The carding and the metal body itself are in exceptional shape, keeping the original hardware protected and the paint finish vivid. Because it is rated at a condition 6, the lure is entirely unused and has never seen the water.