Museum Archive: Vintage Johnson Silver Minnow, 3/5oz silver fishing spoon #19977

Weighing in at 3/5 oz (17 g), this classic spoon features the unmistakable profile of the legendary Louis Johnson design from 1920. The silver-plated finish on this 2 3/4" (7 cm) specimen provides a much whiter, brighter flash under the surface than standard chrome or polished steel. Turning the lure over reveals the stamped "JOHNSON'S SILVER MINNOW" name and "MADE IN U.S.A." marking, identifying it as a vintage American-made piece. The integrated weed guard wire is present and functional, designed to shield the single hook while navigating through heavy vegetation. This specific specimen, identified by Product Code 19977, remains in a solid 4/5 condition with a very clean surface. Its copper and zinc alloy construction is intentionally thicker in the center, an engineering choice meant to keep the hook facing upward. For anglers who prefer added bulk, the single hook is perfectly suited for a pork rind or soft plastic trailer, which won't dampen the rocking motion of the heavy spoon. It is a genuine piece of angling history from the original production lines in the USA.