Museum Archive: Vintage Crippled Alewive Lure Crippled Alewive, 1 1/4oz Gold fishing spoon #4137

A high-polished Gold finish covers the stamped body of this Crippled Alewive Lure, cataloged under product code 4137. Tipping the scales at 1 1/4 oz (35g), the spoon utilizes a distinct weedless design including a protective wire to shield the main hook point from heavy vegetation. The 4" (10cm) frame is notable for its offset geometry and an unusual secondary hook arrangement tucked beneath the yellow feather dressing. These vibrant yellow feathers are securely lashed to the tail with bright red thread, providing a significant profile contrast against the metallic gold surface. The metal hardware, including the screw-fastened hook assembly and top split ring, appears bright and well-maintained, showing no signs of previous use. This specific construction by the Crippled Alewive Lure company focuses on durability for casting into thick cover.