Museum Archive: Vintage K-B Bait K-B Spoon 4, 1 1/3oz Nickel fishing spoon #5506

Stamping on the back clearly identifies this as a K-B Superior Lure, a name long respected by anglers seeking trophy pike and musky. Tipping the scales at 1 1/3 oz (40g), this nickel-finished slab provides enough heft for deep-water trolling or long-distance casting in heavy winds. Measuring 4 1/2" (11.5cm), the classic teardrop shape is complemented by a high-contrast red sleeve on the treble hook shank, a traditional detail meant to provide a target point for pursuing fish. The nickel plating remains bright and reflective, showing only minor surface character consistent with a 4/5 condition rating. It is rigged with heavy-duty hardware, including a robust split ring at the rear and a pre-drilled line tie at the head. Originating from the USA, the craftsmanship on the Product Code 5506 specimen reflects the era when K-B Bait focused on durability for heavy freshwater applications. The hook points remain sharp, and the overall construction feels ready for a return to the water or a prominent place in a vintage display.