Museum Archive: Vintage Panther Martin Weed Wing, 2/5oz Gold fishing spoon #17908

Glimmering with a polished gold finish, this 2/5oz (12g) metal spoon exemplifies the specialized weedless designs produced by Panther Martin in Italy. Labeled as the Weed Wing, it features a distinct teardrop-shaped body that measures 2 1/4" (6cm) in length and includes characteristic fixed wings near the head assembly. The construction integrates a heavy-duty single hook soldered directly to the underside of the spoon, protected by a long, stiff wire guard designed to deflect vegetation. For the collector, the 17908 product code identifies a piece of angling history where the focus was on extracting bass or pike from heavy cover. The condition is a solid 4/5, showing light signs of age while maintaining a bright, reflective surface across both the flat spoon and the winged head. Looking at the underside, the solder points for the hook and wire guard are clean, reflecting the quality manufacturing standards associated with vintage Italian-made tackle. This particular specimen highlights the mechanical simplicity required for effective weedless presentation without sacrificing the flash of a traditional metal lure.