Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Skiny-miny, 1/8oz nickel/orange fishing spoon #21754

Stamped into the vibrant orange paint on the reverse side, the model name and weight markings characterize this classic Yakima Bait Skiny-miny. Weighing a nimble 1/8oz (4g) with a length of 1 3/4" (4.7cm), the lure features a polished nickel finish on the front to maximize flash during trolling or a slow retrieve. This specific specimen, cataloged under product code 21754, is in a well-preserved 4/5 condition with its original hardware intact, including split rings at both ends and a sharp treble hook. The engineering behind this USA-made spoon is quite specific; it is designed to rotate four to five times in one direction before reversing the same number of rotations, a mechanical trick that effectively manages line twist without the need for heavy swivels. The high-contrast orange backing provides a solid target profile against the bright nickel body.