Museum Archive: Hydro Lures Hydro Spoon, 2/5oz black green fishing lure #20569

Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5cm) in length, this specimen features a deep black-green finish on a body weighted to land upright with every cast. This Hydro Spoon, manufactured by Hydro Lures in Huntsville, Alabama, weighs 2/5oz (11g) and serves as a specialized surface lure for navigating heavy cover. Produced by a division of Plasform, Inc., the design incorporates a weedless hook paired with a high-contrast chartreuse and black skirt. This specific piece, identified by product code 20569, remains in unused condition on its original cardboard mount. The backing card describes it as the "optimal weedless surface lure," noting its ability to work across thick moss beds and lily pads at slow speeds. The dark olive-to-black gradient across the top of the body is paired with a lighter green underside to provide a natural profile against the water's surface.