Museum Archive: Vintage Johnson Silver Minnow, 2/5oz Crystal fishing spoon #2698
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| Product Code (SKU) | 2698 |
| Brand | Johnson |
| Condition: | Used — |
| Weight | 2/5 oz (12 g) |
| Length | 2 1/4" (6 cm) |
| Color | Crystal |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Type | Weedless |
Plated in real silver for a brilliant, white flash that outperforms standard chrome, this vintage spoon features the distinct hammered "Crystal" finish. Tipping the scales at 2/5oz (12g) and measuring 2 1/4" (6cm), this Johnson Silver Minnow, identified by Product Code 2698, is a hallmark of American tackle craftsmanship. Louis Johnson originally engineered this design in 1920 using a specialized copper and zinc alloy that is thicker in the midsection. This specific weight distribution allows the lure to rock through a 270-degree angle, keeping the guarded hook oriented upward to navigate through heavy vegetation. Rated at 4/5, the specimen remains in great shape, showing only light signs of its history while retaining its reflective qualities. The integrated weed guard makes it a reliable choice for fishing in lily pads or grass, where it can be used alone or with a trailer. Its construction ensures that reflections are directed primarily downward and to the sides, right into the strike zone of fish watching from below. This particular unit represents the older USA-made production sought by collectors.
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