Museum Archive: Vintage Acme Side-Winder, 1/2oz nickel fishing spoon #21183

A weight of 1/2 oz (14 g) provides the necessary heft for precise vertical jigging, a specialty of this classic USA-made tackle. This 3" (7.5 cm) spoon features a high-visibility nickel finish, detailed with stamped scales and a defined gill plate on the convex side. The name SIDE-WINDER is clearly embossed near the tail, identifying this specimen as product code 21183. Its reverse side displays a textured surface that creates a varied flash compared to the polished front. The lure is in well-preserved condition, rated 5/5, with the reflective surfaces and hardware remaining bright. When worked with short rod lifts, the metal body rises and falls with shivering movements, while longer strokes transition the action into a swaying motion. A sturdy treble hook is attached via a split ring, ready for targeting fish under the ice or in open water.