Museum Archive: Vintage Nemire Lures Red Ripper, 3/5oz Gold fishing spoon #3850

Glistening with a high-polish gold finish, the body of this 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) spoon integrates a unique brass rattle chamber directly onto the inner curve. This Nemire Lures Red Ripper, identified by product code 3850, represents a classic American approach to heavy-cover fishing. Weighing in at 3/5 oz (17 g), it is built for long-distance casting into the thickest lily pads or grass mats where its weedless design shines. The hardware includes a stout single hook protected by the lure's profile and a translucent skirt infused with silver and black glitter, adding subtle visual texture. Produced in the USA, this specimen remains in beautiful condition, rated 5/5, showing a mirror-like surface and a perfectly preserved factory sticker. The rattling mechanism provides a distinct acoustic signature that sets it apart from traditional silent spoons, while the line tie is secured with a robust split ring at the nose.