Museum Archive: Vintage GIL-O, 3/16oz Nickel fishing spoon #4889

Stamped with 'GIL-O NO 1 PAT PEND' on its flared head, this vintage casting lure represents the 1960s output from GIL-O Lures of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. This specific GIL-O specimen, cataloged under product code 4889, features the classic nickel plating synonymous with mid-century Midwestern tackle. Weighing in at 3/16 oz (5.5 g) and measuring 2" (5 cm) in length, the lure is built around a slender body that terminates in a sturdy treble hook attached via a split ring. The condition is a very clean 5/5, showing the bright, reflective quality of the original metal finish. Its most defining characteristic is the wide, shovel-shaped leading edge, designed with a centrally placed hole for line attachment. This 1965-era lure remains a well-preserved example of the craftsmanship that defined the GIL-O brand during its decades of production in the USA.