Museum Archive: Vintage Dayton Bait Company Dixie Siren, 1/2oz Nickel fishing spoon #0717

Nickel plating covers the 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) teardrop-shaped body of this vintage specimen, reflecting light in a classic way that only old-school metal can. Produced in the USA by the Dayton Bait Company, this Dixie Siren (Product Code 0717) weighs in at 1/2 oz (15.5 g), providing enough heft for long casts into deep structure. A signature characteristic of this design is the inclusion of dual sonic blades positioned near the rear. These small, polished petals are intended to catch the light while acting as a functional guard to help prevent the treble hook from catching on submerged vegetation. The surface presents well with a 4/5 condition rating, showing only the softest signs of age on the metallic finish while keeping the original hardware securely attached.