Museum Archive: Vintage Arnold Tackle Chinco Troller Salmon, 3/5oz Nickel / purple fishing spoon #11452

Tipping the scales at 3/5 oz (17 g), this classic trolling spoon showcases a striking contrast between its high-polish nickel and vibrant purple side panels. Arnold Tackle Corp of Paw Paw, Michigan, engineered the Chinco Troller Salmon with a slender, tapered profile optimized for cutting through water while trolling. Measuring 3 1/2" (9 cm), the heavy metal body is equipped with a large single hook nestled within a voluminous skirt of blue, white, and tan vinyl strands. This US-made specimen, cataloged as product code 11452, represents a well-preserved piece of Great Lakes angling history. The surfaces and hardware show very light signs of age, earning a clean 5/5 condition rating. A single line attachment point at the narrow end and the heavy-duty siwash hook at the flared end define its purposeful, utility-driven construction.