Museum Archive: Vintage Mister Twister Shelby Sportfisher, 1/4oz Silver fishing spoon #7444

Tipping the scales at 1/4oz (7g), the teardrop-shaped body of this Japanese-made spoon exemplifies the straightforward, effective design favored by Mister Twister during their era of hardware production. The polished silver finish extends across the entire 1 1/2" (4cm) length, providing a high-contrast flash in the water. On the convex side, the stamping clearly displays the "Mister Twister Shelby Sportfisher" name alongside its "Japan" origin, a detail collectors look for to verify the specimen's heritage. This particular item, carrying product code 7444, is in excellent shape, earning a 5/5 rating for its clean surfaces and preserved hardware. A silver-finished treble hook is securely fastened at the tail via a sturdy split ring, while the nose features a pre-drilled line tie hole. The weight distribution is balanced toward the wider end of the metal blade, specifically designed for distance casting or vertical jigging techniques.