Museum Archive: Vintage TODDCO Main liner Squid, 3/4oz Nickel / Orange fishing spoon #12117

Measuring exactly 2 1/2" (6.5cm) in length, this specimen features the signature longitudinal ridge that defined the TODDCO output until the company ceased production in 1980. The nickel-finished body is accented with a vibrant orange paint strip on one side, paired with a multi-colored squid trailer in shades of orange, red, and yellow. Weighing in at 3/4oz (21g), this Main liner Squid lure, product code 12117, represents the high-quality craftsmanship that earned the American manufacturer a loyal following during its twenty-year history. The hardware remains robust, with a treble hook concealed within the skirt strands. This particular piece is in very good condition, earning a 4/5 rating for its well-preserved surfaces and intact trailer eyes. The central groove on the spoon was a deliberate design choice by TODDCO to influence the water displacement as it moves through the depths.