Museum Archive: Vintage Nebco Flashbait 166, 1/2oz copper fishing spoon #22577

Copper plating over a 3" (7.5 cm) metal blade makes this spoon a distinct piece for any collector of mid-century USA tackle. Weighing 1/2 oz (14 g), the Nebco Flashbait 166 features a heavy-gauge teardrop body designed for long-distance casting and trolling. The specimen, cataloged as product code 22577, includes its original hardware with a robust treble hook and split ring. The metal remains bright and clean throughout, justifying a condition rating of 5/5. Stamped details on the reverse and the warmth of the copper finish provide a great look into the functional design of Nebco's vintage catalog.