Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Skiny-miny, 1/8oz nickel/red fishing spoon #20510

Stamped clearly into the polished metal is the 'SKINY-MINY 1/8' identifier, marking this slender spoon from Yakima Bait. Weighing 1/8oz (4g) and measuring 1 3/4" (4.7cm), the lure is finished in a clean nickel/red color scheme, featuring a bright metallic face and a distinctive red diagonal paint stripe on the stamped reverse side. The specimen is in 5/5 condition, showing well-preserved hardware and surface finish. Designed for a slow retrieve while trolling, the Skiny-miny is engineered to rotate for 4 to 5 turns in one direction before reversing its rotation for an equal number of turns, a mechanical design meant to prevent line twist. This American-made lure, categorized under product code 20510, retains its original treble hook and split ring attachments.