Museum Archive: Vintage Hopkins Shorty 75, 3/4oz nickel fishing spoon #22766

A hefty 3/4oz (21g) weight makes this hammered nickel spoon a go-to for reaching deep structure or punching through the wind. Measuring 2 1/2" (6.5cm), the Hopkins Shorty 75 was birthed from R.L. Hopkins’ 1949 desire for a corrosion-resistant saltwater lure that could withstand the punishment of trophy fish. This specimen, identified by product code 22766, features the classic hammered texture which provides a distinct visual profile and reflects light across the water column without the need for paints. This particular lure is unused, showing no signs of water time or storage wear on the metal body or hardware, meriting a 6/5 condition rating. It is outfitted with a dark-finished treble hook and stout split rings, designed specifically for the rigors of vertical jigging, long-distance casting, or trolling.