Museum Archive: Vintage Crippled Alewive Lure CRIPPLED ALEWIVE, 3/4oz Nickel / Yellow fishing spoon #5371

Nickel plating gleams across the elongated body of this 3/4 oz (21 g) American-made spoon. Measuring 3 1/4" (8.5 cm) in length, this specimen from Crippled Alewive Lure features the manufacturer's name stamped clearly into the metal surface. Identified by product code 5371, the construction highlights a classic weedless design, utilizing a tensioned wire guard held firmly by a single screw on the spoon's convex face. The Nickel / Yellow color palette is accentuated by a vibrant yellow feather trailer, which is expertly whipped to the hook with red thread. A robust hook setup characterizes the hardware, specifically designed for navigating through dense underwater structure. Rated at 4/5, the lure shows a clean finish and well-preserved dressing, illustrating the durability of these vintage USA-produced baits. The weight and length make it a substantial piece of hardware for those targeting large fish in heavy vegetation.