Museum Archive: Vintage Hopkins s1, 1/3oz Hammered Nickel fishing spoon #9381

Hammered nickel provides a highly reflective, textured surface on this 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) Hopkins S1, a design that has remained a favorite for its forged durability. At a weight of 1/3 oz (9 g), this American-made spoon (Product Code: 9381) is significantly denser than its stamped counterparts, allowing for precise placement when casting. The dimpled finish remains in 5/5 condition, showing a bright luster across the metal surface. It is outfitted with a sharp treble hook attached by a robust split ring at the base. The teardrop shape tapers toward the head, where a single line tie hole is positioned for easy rigging. This forged construction is characteristic of the Hopkins brand's long history of producing high-quality metal lures in the USA.