Museum Archive: Vintage Hopkins shorty 150, 1 1/2oz fishing spoon #9286

A distinctive hammered finish covers the surface of this American-made slab, a signature design element from the workshop of Hopkins. Weighing in at 1 1/2 oz (42g), the Hopkins shorty 150, identified by product code 9286, is a heavy-gauge tool specifically engineered for vertical jigging or reaching distant schools of fish. The 3 1/4" (8cm) body is forged from solid stainless steel, maintaining its bright appearance without the need for plating. This specific specimen carries a 5/5 condition rating, appearing exceptionally well-preserved from its hammered scales to the single hook. That hook is dressed with a white bucktail trailer, offering a natural visual accent during the retrieve or descent. A single, clean-punched hole at one end serves as the line tie, reinforcing the straightforward, rugged construction that has made these lures a staple for decades in both salt and freshwater tackle boxes.