Museum Archive: Shoff's Freak 3, 1/3oz Nickel / Red fishing spoon #1893

A matte red/pink tip provides a sharp visual contrast against the high-polish nickel body of this Shoff's Freak 3 spoon. Weighing in at 1/3 oz (9 g), the lure features a distinctive 'S' curve profile and is stamped with a '3' on the reverse side to denote its size. Produced by the Teazer Company out of Kent, Washington, this specific model—identified by product code 1893—was originally marketed for King Salmon. Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm) in length, the hardware consists of a front-mounted barrel swivel and a through-wire construction designed for steady retrieval or trolling. While the original cardboard packaging shows some wear and tearing near the vintage price stickers, the lure itself is unused.