Museum Archive: Vintage Marathon (with sonic blades), 3/5oz Nickel / Red / Blue fishing spoon #6249

Three distinct stripes—polished nickel, deep blue, and vibrant red—characterize the finish of this 3" (7.5 cm) casting spoon. To increase its visual profile, the Marathon Bait Company equipped this model, product code 6249, with a pair of signature 'sonic blades' attached to the split ring. These small, elongated nickel leaves are stamped with 'MARATHON 2' and hang freely alongside the treble hook. Weighing in at 3/5 oz (17 g), the lure features a teardrop-style body with a single line-tie hole at the narrow end. The 5/5 condition of this specimen is evident in the crisp transitions between the holographic color bands and the high-polish nickel base. Marathon was once Wisconsin’s largest lure manufacturer, operating for half a century between 1929 and 1979, and this specific design showcases their approach to combining standard spoon construction with additional moving components. The rear-mounted blades provide a layering of metallic surfaces that partially obscure the hook shank while adding to the overall profile.