Museum Archive: Hydro Lures Hydro Spoon, 2/5oz fishing spoon #20730

A cream-colored body with a distinct grey scale pattern and a small red accent near the line tie characterizes this vintage Hydro Spoon. Manufactured by the Plasform, Inc. division of Hydro Lures in Huntsville, Alabama, the specimen is in unused condition. Weighing 2/5 oz (11 g), the lure is equipped with a white trailer skirt meant for slow-speed surface retrieves. This model, identified by product code 20730, was engineered to land upright with its hook positioned away from obstructions, allowing it to be fished across lily pads and thick moss. Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm), the hybrid design combines elements of a spoon and a surface plug while maintaining a 0 ft (0 m) diving depth. Technical instructions on the card suggest that the lure remains effective even at very slow retrieve speeds, particularly when paired with active rod tip movement to navigate heavy structure.