Vintage Johnson Silver Minnow Weedless, 2/5oz nickel fishing spoon #19903

The Johnson Silver Minnow was the first lure to use real silver for a whiter, brighter flash than chrome or polished steel. The use of real silver plating also sets it apart from other fishing lures. The rocking motion of the lure also creates flashes of reflection from the silver in the water, making it more visible to fish. This, combined with the guarded hook design, made the Johnson Silver Minnow an enduring and successful fishing lure.

The Johnson Silver Minnow's rocking motion causes it to rock back and forth through a 270 degree angle, creating flashes of reflection from the real silver plating in the water. This flashing is most effective as it is directed downwards and to the sides, as fish typically attack lures from below or the side. This design feature adds to the lure's effectiveness in catching fish.

The Johnson Silver Minnow is a deadly fishing lure that can be used on its own or with a trailer for added effectiveness. Its unique rocking motion makes it more attractive to fish and is not affected by the use of a trailer like many other spoons are. A popular combination is using a pork rind trailer in red/white or yellow/white, as it imitates the red gill rakers of a wounded or distressed baitfish, which can act as a visual 'dinner bell' to predatory fish that prefer to attack slower, wounded prey over fast and healthy ones.