Museum Archive: Vintage Al's gold fish Goldfish Helgy, 3/16oz Gold / Red Eyes fishing spoon #7244

Segmented along its length to mimic the larval form of a hellgrammite, this vintage brass-toned metal spoon is a unique piece of American tackle history. Al's Goldfish produced this Goldfish Helgy, identified by product code 7244, with a distinctively curved and notched profile. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5cm), the lure features two hand-painted red dots at the head that serve as eyes, sitting just above the forward line tie. The back of the body is clearly stamped with "GOLDFISH HELGY," maintaining the clean typography typical of the brand's mid-century manufacturing in the USA. Weighing in at 3/16oz (4.5g), this specimen is in 5/5 condition, showing a bright, reflective surface. The hardware consists of a single bronze-finished treble hook attached via a split ring at the tail, ready for casting in rocky streams or ponds.