Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Minnow Spoon, 1/2oz fishing spoon #17812

A striking scale pattern dominates the upper half of this 2 3/4" (7cm) Finnish-made lure, transitioning from deep black at the spine to a shimmering silver mid-line. Weighing in at 1/2oz (15g), this Rapala Minnow Spoon (product code 17812) combines the profile of a minnow with the flashing utility of a spoon. The front section is marked by a clear painted eye and a vibrant red accent near the nose. Flip it over and you’ll find a polished silver concave belly equipped with a single VMC hook and a integrated wire weed guard, specifically designed for working through heavy cover. Based on the manufacturer's technical profile, the lure is designed to sway from side to side and exhibit a swaying tail motion during the fall, while maintaining a wide, irregular action on the retrieve. This particular specimen is in 5/5 condition, showing remarkably clean paint and a bright, reflective inner surface.