Museum Archive: Vintage Herter's Canadian Spoon, 1/3oz Nickel / Red Eyes fishing spoon #8747

Nickel plating and three vibrant red glass-bead 'eyes' make this vintage find immediately recognizable to any student of mid-century tackle. Weighing in at 1/3 oz (10 g) and measuring 2 1/2" (6.5 cm), this Herter’s Canadian Spoon, identified by product code 8747, represents a fascinating era when the famous American outfitter sourced premium lures from post-war Japan. The stamping on the reverse clearly marks its origin, reflecting the craftsmanship required to hand-wire those decorative beads into the spoon’s body. This specimen maintains an excellent condition rating of 5/5, with its bright finish and sharp treble hook still looking as they did decades ago. Intended for both casting and trolling applications, the heavy-gauge metal construction and simple split-ring hardware showcase the durable, no-nonsense utility Herter's was known for. The teardrop profile tapers toward the head, where a single metal ring provides the attachment point for a line or swivel.