Museum Archive: Vintage Johnson Silver Minnow (1960s), 2/5oz silver fishing spoon #18940

Plated in genuine silver for a distinct, white flash underwater, this 2 1/4" (6 cm) specimen represents a mid-century classic from the 1960s. Weighing in at 2/5 oz (12 g), the Johnson Silver Minnow (1960s) features a copper/zinc alloy body that is thicker in the center to maintain its orientation. This specific construction, cataloged under product code 18940, ensures the lure rocks through a 270-degree angle, keeping the weed-guarded hook facing upward while navigating through heavy cover. The lure is currently housed in its original black and orange blister packaging, which includes multilingual instructions in English and French on the reverse. These instructions suggest utilizing a pork frog, worm, or skirt trailer to enhance the profile when fishing in pockets of vegetation. Since the item is still factory-sealed, the condition is unused. The silver plating provides a brighter reflection than standard chrome, making the side-to-side flashes more visible to predatory fish attacking from below. This American-made spoon is engineered to prevent line twist without the need for a swivel, relying on its internal weight distribution to stabilize its path during a slow retrieve.