Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Timber Doodle 1, 2/5oz Silver fishing spoon #5538

Stamped clearly into the silver-plated body is the classic Mepps TIMBER DOODLE logo, identifying this specimen as a staple of American-made tackle. This particular lure, cataloged under product code 5538, carries a weight of 12g (2/5 oz) and measures 6cm (2 1/4") in length. The silver finish on the spoon is remarkably well-preserved, showing a 5/5 condition that reflects careful storage over the years. Designed specifically for heavy cover, the weedless configuration features a single hook shielded by the spoon's body and a black split-tail grub trailer. This soft plastic trailer is infused with silver glitter, adding a textured contrast to the smooth metal surface. The spoon's profile is narrow at the line-tie hole and widens toward the hook, a geometry balanced for casting and retrieving through lily pads or brush. Each component, from the metal stamping to the original trailer, remains clean and structurally sound.