Museum Archive: Vintage Nebco FlashBait 266, 1/3oz Copper fishing spoon #11278

Measuring exactly 2 1/4 inches (5.5 cm), this Nebco FlashBait 266 is a well-preserved example of American tackle design, cataloged as product code 11278. The lure weighs 1/3 oz (10 g) and features a copper finish that shows the characteristic 'FlashBait' and Nebco brand stamps on the concave side. Its hardware consists of a sturdy silver-colored treble hook attached by a split ring, which remains in solid functional shape. The metal exhibits light surface marks that align with a 4/5 condition rating, reflecting its time as a cherished piece in a vintage tackle collection. Every detail, from the teardrop profile to the clean line-tie hole, points to the manufacturing quality of Nebco lures produced in the USA.