Museum Archive: Vintage Marathon (with sonic blades), 1/4oz Red / White / Nickel fishing spoon #8200

Diagonal red and white stripes provide a high-visibility pattern on the face of this 1 3/4" (4.5cm) spoon. Stamped into the nickel-plated underside is the Marathon brand name, a mark of the Wisconsin-based company that operated from 1929 to 1979. Identification for this specific specimen is the 8200 product code, characterized by the inclusion of dual sonic blades at the tail. These two small, elongated metal blades are designed to flicker near the treble hook, providing extra flash and masking the hook's profile. Weighing 1/4oz (8g), the lure is balanced for versatile casting applications. The condition is rated 4/5, with the paint showing some gentle signs of age while the underlying nickel finish remains bright. Securely attached hardware holds the trailing blades and treble in place, preserving the original configuration of this American-made tackle.