Museum Archive: Vintage Pflueger Chum Pflueger, 1/4oz Gold fishing spoon #5659

Stamped clearly onto the metal surface, the "Pflueger CHUM MADE IN U.S.A." mark identifies this classic spoon as a piece of American angling history dating back to the pre-1930s era. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) and weighing in at 1/4 oz (7 g), the lure features a deep, elongated cup design typical of early Pflueger craftsmanship. The lustrous gold finish remains bright, reflecting light across its smooth, polished inner surface. A robust, bronze-finished treble hook is attached via a heavy-duty split ring, with another split ring positioned at the line tie for secure rigging. Rated at 4/5, the lure shows gentle signs of time that highlight its vintage character while remaining a very clean specimen for any collection. Cataloged under product code 5659, this particular model exemplifies the durable utilitarian aesthetic of the early 20th-century Pflueger line.