Museum Archive: Vintage Buck Perry Spoonplug, 1/3oz fishing spoon #8900

The distinct gold scale pattern printed across an emerald green base defines the aesthetic of this vintage Buck Perry Spoonplug. Identified by Product Code 8900, this metal lure measures 2 1/2" (6.5 cm) and tips the scales at 1/3 oz (10 g). It represents the foundational tool of Buck Perry’s spoonplugging system, a technique developed in the USA to master structure fishing through controlled depth and speed. The belly is finished in a clean cream color, accented by two prominent red circular spots positioned centrally between the belly and tail hook hangers. The original hardware features two silver-tone treble hooks that show no signs of wear. With a condition rating of 5/5, the paint remains vibrant, especially the intricate gold honeycomb detailing that transitions into the solid green spine. Designed as a mechanical lure for precise trolling or casting, the Spoonplug's rigid metal construction was engineered to maintain specific depths based on the line out and speed.