Museum Archive: Vintage Nemire Lures Red Ripper, 1/2oz gold fishing spoon #21788

Gleaming gold plating covers every surface of this 1/2 oz (14 g) specimen, highlighting its unique multi-part construction. Measuring 2 1/4" (6 cm), the Nemire Lures Red Ripper, identified by product code 21788, features a secondary hammered gold blade attached to the front wire assembly. Flip the lure over, and the internal rattle chamber is visible—a key design element for attracting fish in stained water. The main spoon body is rigged with a shimmering gold skirt that matches the metallic finish. This particular American-made piece remains in 5/5 condition, showing a brilliant shine across the main body and the smaller front blade. The single hook is tucked neatly behind the spoon's body to help navigate through vegetation without snagging. This specific gold variant is a classic example of the innovative weedless technology Nemire was known for among bass anglers.