Museum Archive: Vintage Gates Bait and Tackle GATES WOBBLER, 1/2oz fishing spoon #3439

Bright chartreuse-green paint provides a high-contrast base for the hand-applied yellow and black spots on this 1/2 oz (15 g) American-made spoon. Produced by Gates Bait and Tackle in the 1950s, this 3 1/4" (8 cm) lure was designed specifically for trolling applications. The back of the spoon features a reflective chrome finish where the maker's mark is stamped into the metal. A hand-tied brown bucktail dressing is attached to the treble hook, providing a soft silhouette in the water. Listed under Product Code 3439, the specimen carries a condition rating of 4/5, showing light, honest wear that speaks to its history without compromising its visual appeal. The hardware is securely attached via a heavy-duty split ring at the base of the teardrop-shaped body.