Museum Archive: Vintage Weedless Bait Fishtrap, 1/2oz nickel/white/black fishing spoon #22756

Nickel plating on the underside reveals a crisp "Larson Bait Co Fishtrap" stamp, placing the manufacturing origins of this piece in Aitkin, Minnesota. Measuring 3 1/4" (8cm) in length, the spoon features a striking high-contrast white top with black flanking stripes. This specific Fishtrap, Product Code 22756, utilizes a sliding metal pin mechanism within a central longitudinal slot to facilitate weedless performance in thick vegetation. Weighing in at 1/2oz (14g), the lure feels solid and purposeful for casting into heavy cover. The condition is a very respectable 4/5, showing light surface marks but retaining a bright, reflective finish on the belly. A classic treble hook is mounted at the rear, protected by the flare of the spoon's tail. Made in the USA, the design reflects a period of innovative hardware experimentation by the Weedless Bait Company.