Museum Archive: Vintage Marathon Marathon, 3/5oz fishing spoon #20044

A vibrant green and orange scale pattern accents the gold-finished body of a casting spoon measuring 3 3/4" (9.5cm) in length. Two small, silver-toned mini-blades are attached near the rear split ring, providing secondary flash and masking the sharp treble hook. At a weight of 3/5oz (17g), the metal body carries a crisp "MARATHON" stamp on the interior surface, representing the Marathon Bait Company that operated out of Wisconsin, USA, from 1929 to 1979. Identified by product code 20044, the specimen maintains a 5/5 condition rating with clear scales and polished metal. The concave design is weighted for casting where light reflection serves as a primary attractant.