Museum Archive: Vintage Ideal Products Mr Fish, 3/16oz nickel fishing spoon #23177

Nickel plating covers the entire surface of this 3/16oz (5g) spoon, offering a classic high-flash look for light tackle casting. Identified as the Mr Fish by Ideal Products, the 1 3/4" (4.5cm) metal body features a stamped scale pattern that provides visual depth to the teardrop shape. A simple circular eye is embossed near the line-tie hole at the narrow end, a subtle detail from this USA manufacturer. Cataloged under product code 23177, the lure is in 5/5 condition, showing a bright, well-preserved nickel color. A sharp treble hook is attached at the wide rear end via a split ring. The concave reverse side is finished in a smooth, polished metal that reflects light differently than the textured front.