Museum Archive: Vintage Marathon (with sonic blades) UV, 3/5oz Yellow / Nickel fishing spoon #5411

Measuring 3" (7.5 cm) in length, this casting spoon stands out with a bright yellow face accented by a central holographic diamond pattern. Two polished sonic blades are mounted alongside the treble hook, creating additional visual surface area that cleverly obscures the hardware. This 3/5 oz (16 g) lure, cataloged under product code 5411, features a polished nickel reverse side clearly stamped with the Marathon brand mark. Hailing from the Wisconsin-based Marathon Bait Company, which operated from 1929 to 1979, the metal shows a very clean finish with a condition rating of 5/5. The original paint remains vibrant, contrasting effectively with the reflective qualities of the silver-tone mini-blades and the prismatic light of the textured UV insert.