Museum Archive: Vintage Marathon (with sonic blades), 2/5oz Green / Red / Nickel fishing spoon #10900

Stamped into the nickel-plated reverse is the name of the Marathon Bait Company, a Wisconsin staple that operated from 1929 through 1979. A vibrant green face with a hammered red center diamond characterizes this 2/5 oz (12g) spoon. Two small, nickel willow-leaf blades are mounted alongside the treble hook, specifically designed as sonic blades to provide a play of reflected light and mimic the illusion of a tail fin. At 2 1/4" (6cm) long, the lure is in 5/5 condition, showing remarkably clean surfaces and well-preserved paint. A single line-tie hole is located at the narrow end for standard rigging on this product code 10900 specimen.