Museum Archive: Hopkins s1 Jig Lure, 1/3oz Hammered Nickel fishing spoon #11239

Hammered nickel plating gives this 1/3 oz (9 g) metal jig its signature light-reflecting texture. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) in length, this S1 model was manufactured by the Hopkins Fishing Lures Co. in Norfolk, Virginia, and is stamped with the brand name directly onto the body. The specimen is cataloged under product code 11239 and remains housed in its original blister packaging. As an unused item, it holds a condition rating of 6, with the lure itself showing no signs of use despite the visible wear on the cardboard backing. The reverse of the mounting card details specific techniques for vertical jigging, suggesting the rod tip be raised and the lure allowed to flutter down to attract gamefish in both fresh and salt-water environments. A single treble hook is secured to the rear with a split ring.