Museum Archive: Vintage Marathon (with sonic blades), 2/5oz Nickel fishing spoon #7269

Polished nickel plating covers the entire 2 1/4" (6 cm) body of this vintage spoon, a hallmark of the craftsmanship produced by the Marathon Bait Company during its fifty-year history in Wisconsin. Weighing 2/5 oz (12 g), the lure features a unique hardware configuration where two small, teardrop-shaped sonic blades are attached via split rings near the hook. These auxiliary blades serve a dual purpose, adding extra flash to the profile while partially masking the large treble hook to better mimic the look of a fleeing baitfish. Identified by product code 7269, this specific model represents the clever engineering that made Marathon a dominant American manufacturer between 1929 and 1979. The condition is a solid 5/5, with the metal surfaces remaining bright and the stamped details sharp. A single, clean-drilled line-tie hole at the narrow end completes the teardrop design, intended for casting or trolling in a variety of freshwater conditions.