Museum Archive: Vintage Marathon Marathon, 3/5oz Gold fishing spoon #3175

A bright gold finish covers the 3/5oz (16g) body of this classic spoon, which showcases the specific design philosophy of the Marathon Bait Company out of Wisconsin. This 3" (7.5cm) specimen, identified by product code 3175, is notable for its 'sonic blades'—two small willow-shaped petals attached to the same split ring as the treble hook. These blades serve a dual purpose: providing additional flash and visually masking the hook to better represent the tail fin of a small baitfish. The concave side of the lure is clearly stamped with the manufacturer's name. Regarding its physical state, the lure is rated at a 5/5 condition, showing a highly reflective surface and intact hardware. The dark-finished treble hook remains sharp, and the split rings are tight and free of wear.