Museum Archive: Other G.W's ice fishing Lures, 3/4oz Gold fishing spoon #9701

Two yellow painted eyes positioned near the hook offer a focal point on the broad gold surface of this vintage Michigan spoon. Produced in Bay City under the G.W.'s label, this ice-fishing lure, cataloged under product code 9701, represents a specialized era of regional Great Lakes tackle. At 3/4oz (21g), the lure provides the density required for deep vertical jigging. The 2 3/4" (7cm) metallic body remains in its original packaging, and being unused, it retains its reflective gold finish without any signs of wear. The vintage cardback illustrates the target species, specifically mentioning walleye, pike, salmon, and lake trout. A heavy treble hook is fitted to the base, designed for the rigors of winter angling.