Museum Archive: Vintage Shurebite inc Shurebite Minnow weedless spoon, 2/3oz nickel fishing spoon #18582

Stamped directly onto the nickel-finished body, the patent number US2254981A marks the design innovation of Alexander Sisco from 1939. This Shurebite Minnow weedless spoon, manufactured by Indiana-based Shurebite Inc, measures a substantial 2 3/4" (7cm) and tips the scales at 2/3oz (18g). The construction is distinctly utilitarian, featuring a single large hook integrated into the fish-shaped spoon frame and protected by a stiff wire weed guard for casting into thick vegetation. The metal surface remains bright, allowing the deep engravings of the 'SHUREBITE' brand name and patent information to stand out clearly against the nickel finish. Every detail, from the flared tail section to the eyelet attachment, reflects the late 1930s approach to durable tackle design. Listed under product code 18582, the lure is in 5/5 condition, maintaining a high-quality finish that showcases the original metalwork. The hardware remains tight, and the weed guard retains its original tension, reflecting the manufacturing standards of Sisco’s era.