Museum Archive: GIL-O, 1/2oz fishing spoon #14849

Finished in a bright gold plating, this 3" (7.5 cm) specimen remains in its original vintage packaging from GIL-O Lures, Inc. The lure features a distinct wide, flared head design which the manufacturer describes as the source of a 180-degree flipping motion from edge to edge. Weighing in at 1/2 oz (14 g), the GIL-O No. 2 was designed for versatility in both shallow and deep waters, as indicated by the detailed fishing instructions printed on the back of the mounting card. This specific item, identified by product code 14849, is a condition 6 specimen, meaning it is unused and displays a clean, reflective surface. Produced in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, around 1965, the hardware includes a secure rear treble hook. The card details how the head action reverses the blade rapidly to create flashes in four directions while the tail flips.