Museum Archive: Johnson Sprite, 3/4oz Gold fishing spoon #5045

A weight of 3/4oz (21g) ensures that this gold-plated spoon delivers the casting distance needed for open water. Measuring 2 3/4" (7cm) in length, this Johnson Sprite carries the product code 5045 and represents a era when Johnson Lures were still manufactured in Mankato, Minnesota, USA. The lure is unused, preserved within its original vintage blister pack which showcases the bright metallic finish and the red teaser tube attached to the treble hook. As noted on the reverse of the packaging, the body is esoterically engineered for a unique wobble at any retrieve speed. This specimen includes the original bilingual French and English instructions on the card back, detailing how to properly slide the teaser tube over the hook shank for added visual attraction.