Museum Archive: Bay de Noc Do-Jigger, 3/16oz Nickel / Green fishing spoon #6422

Nickel and green finish with a distinctive red tip characterizes this size 1 spoon, weighing in at 3/16 oz (5 g). Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) in length, this specimen from Bay de Noc Lure Co.—a manufacturer established in 1955 in Gladstone, MI—is identified as product code 6422. Effective at depths up to 20 ft (6.1 m), the design serves as a staple for spin casting summer trout or trolling for kokanee. As an unused specimen remaining in its original packaging, the bright and clean surface warrants a condition rating of 6. To prevent line twist during deep trolling, seasoned anglers typically place a swivel-trolling sinker ahead of the lure. The hardware includes a front split ring designed for direct line attachment to facilitate proper movement through the water column.