Museum Archive: Vintage Mister Twister Shelby Sportfisher, 1/4oz Nickel fishing spoon #8227

Nickel plating covers the entire teardrop body of this vintage spoon, providing the kind of high-reflection flash that defined mid-century Japanese lure manufacturing. Stamped clearly on the reverse side are the Mister Twister Shelby Sportfisher name and its Japanese origin, marking a period when this legendary soft plastic company expanded into metal hardware. Carrying product code 8227, the lure measures 1 1/2" (4 cm) in length and carries a weight of 1/4 oz (7 g). The construction includes a split ring setup at both ends, connecting to a classic bronze-finished treble hook. This specific specimen earns a condition rating of 4/5, displaying light signs of handling that speak to its history while keeping the polished finish bright and the metal edges smooth.