Museum Archive: Vintage Pflueger Chum 4, 2/3oz Nickel / Red fishing spoon #8488

Stamped clearly into the polished nickel surface, the 'PFLUEGER CHUM 4' hallmark identifies this classic weedless spoon as a mid-century American staple. Measuring 2 3/4" (7cm) and weighing 2/3oz (19g), the lure features a robust single hook integrated into the body with a screw-and-plate assembly. The condition of this specimen is exceptional, rated at 5/5, with the reflective nickel plating showing minimal signs of age. Its weedless design relies on a thin, resilient wire guard that runs from the nose to the hook point, allowing for casting directly into thick vegetation. The dressing at the tail is particularly striking, combining vibrant red feathers with a layer of black-and-white spotted guinea fowl plumage. Pflueger manufactured this Product Code 8488 model in the USA until the 1950s, and the hardware, including the nose split ring, remains tight and functional.