Museum Archive: Vintage Johnnie O'Neil Johnnie O’ Neils Weed Wing 2, 2/5oz fishing spoon #19250

Weighing in at 2/5 oz (12 g), this specimen showcases the unique metalwork of a mid-century Ohio classic. Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm) in length, the silver-finished body bears the authentic "JOHNNIE O'NEIL'S WEED WING MADE IN USA" stamp directly on the spoon's surface. Johnnie O'Neil's original 1957 vision for navigating heavy cover is represented by this Weed Wing 2, cataloged under product code 19250. The construction consists of a main teardrop blade paired with two smaller stabilizing wings at the head, finished with a sturdy single hook and a wire weed guard. Rated at 4/5 for condition, the exterior plating remains bright, though light wear on the tips and edges allows the golden hues of the base metal to show through. O'Neil refined this specific design in Akron, Ohio, eventually securing a patent in 1962 before the brand transitioned to Harrison Industries and later Panther Martin.