Museum Archive: Vintage Nebco FlashBait 366, 1/16oz Red / White / Gold fishing spoon #5511

Weighing in at a delicate 1/16 oz (1.9 g), this vintage spoon highlights the early American focus on ultralight finesse fishing. The Nebco FlashBait 366, identified by product code 5511, measures 1 1/4" (3.3 cm) and showcases a high-contrast red and white striped paint job on its front side. On the reverse, the gold-finished surface is stamped with the brand name and model number, marking its USA-made heritage. This specimen is presented in 4/5 condition, retaining its original single bronzed hook and showing only light surface marks from its history in the tackle box. The teardrop shape and polished gold back were designed for targeting panfish and trout in clear water situations. A small, clean attachment hole is located at the top of the metal body for a direct tie or a small snap.