Museum Archive: Vintage Buck Perry Spoonplug, 1/3oz fishing spoon #9100

Hand-painted blue dots accent the matte black finish of this metal body, marking the distinctive eye placement of a classic Buck Perry design. A weight of 1/3oz (10g) gives this Spoonplug, product code 9100, the necessary heft for its 2 1/2" (6.5cm) frame. While the top features deep red spots over black, the reverse side is finished in a matte terracotta shade with additional blue accents. Buck Perry’s legacy is built into the form of this lure, as he pioneered the "Spoonplugging" technique, treating fishing as a precise science for mapping underwater structures. The hardware consists of two sturdy treble hooks, with the belly hook secured through a slot in the metal and the rear attached by a split ring. Every aspect of this specimen is exceptionally well-preserved, earning a condition rating of 5/5. The stamped metal construction and weight distribution are specifically engineered for maintaining depth control during a steady retrieve, a hallmark of Perry's structure-fishing philosophy. Made in the USA, the finish remains vivid across both the dark and reddish-brown surfaces.