Museum Archive: Vintage Kushner Kush Spoon, 1/3oz Red / Yellow / Nickel fishing spoon #1743

Red, yellow, and nickel paint applications characterize the face of this USA-made Kush Spoon, widely regarded as the rare ancestor of the Acme Kamlooper. Weighing 1/3 oz (9 g) and spanning 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) in length, the metal blank is stamped with the brand name 'KUSH' and 'USA' on its interior side. Under product code 1743, this specific specimen shows visible signs of its vintage status, with some paint loss and surface marks resulting in a condition rating of 3/5. The construction features a classic S-curve shape paired with a single treble hook attached by a split ring, reflecting the manufacturing standards of its era. This spoon remains an essential piece for those documenting the lineage of American metal lures.