Museum Archive: Vintage K-B Bait K-B Spoon 2, 1/2oz Nickel fishing spoon #4649

Stamping on the inner surface reveals the Mankato, Minnesota origins of this K-B Spoon 2, a design long regarded by American anglers as a dedicated tool for targeting larger specimens. Constructed with a weight of 1/2 oz (14 g), the thick metal body provides the necessary heft for long-distance casting into deeper structure. The polished Nickel finish covers the entire 2 1/2" (6.5 cm) length and is preserved in 5/5 condition, showing the high-quality plating used by K-B Bait Co. during its production in the USA. Attached to the nose via a split ring is a distinctive brass bead chain leader, while the tail is rigged with a large, sharp treble hook. Product code 4649 identifies this size 2 model, which remains a staple for those who appreciate mid-century Midwest tackle craftsmanship.