Museum Archive: Vintage Nebco FlashBait 266, 1/3oz Copper fishing spoon #2929

Stamped clearly into the inner copper surface, the "NEBCO" "FLASH BAIT" 266 hallmark identifies this Minneapolis, Minnesota-made spoon from the American Midwest. The piece retains a brilliant, reflective copper finish across its entire 2 1/4 inch (5.5 cm) body, earning a condition rating of 5/5 for its well-preserved state. At a weight of 1/3 oz (10 g), it is sized effectively for casting or light trolling in various water conditions. The hardware is remarkably clean, featuring a silver-tone treble hook secured by a split ring at the base. Collectors often seek out these specific Minnesota lures for their clean stamping and historical connection to the region's tackle-making heyday. This particular specimen is identified in the database as product code 2929.