Museum Archive: Vintage Marathon (with sonic blades), 3/5oz Red / Gold / Nickel fishing spoon #10034

Red and gold prismatic tape catches the light on this 3" (7.5cm) spoon, highlighting a design choice typical of the Marathon Bait Company's production years in Wisconsin. Weighing in at 3/5oz (17g), the casting lure features a vibrant red finish on the front face, accented by a central gold honeycomb-patterned insert. What sets this particular specimen apart are the two small, nickel-finished willow-leaf "sonic blades" attached to the rear split rings. These flanking blades serve to mask the silver treble hook and provide additional points of light reflection. Turning the lure over reveals a clean, polished nickel back stamped clearly with the "MARATHON" name in a circular logo. Listed under product code 10034, the spoon remains in excellent form with a 5/5 condition rating. The teardrop body is shaped for a variety of casting and trolling applications, showcasing the craftsmanship of a brand that dominated the Wisconsin tackle scene from 1929 to 1979. A single line tie hole at the nose completes the sturdy steel construction of this American-made classic.