Museum Archive: Vintage Sonic Spoonfish, 3/32oz nickel/red UV - glows fishing spoon #22991

Ten small, precision-drilled holes punctuate the body of this 1 1/2" (3.5cm) spoon, creating a distinct visual profile that collectors recognize as the Sonic Spoonfish. Weighing in at a delicate 3/32oz (2.5g), this specimen is a fine example of American-made light tackle from the USA. One face features a bold red UV-reactive finish designed to glow, while the reverse side maintains a high-visibility nickel plating. The hardware consists of a classic treble hook secured by a split ring at the rear and a line tie at the front. Labeled under product code 22991, its condition is rated a solid 4/5, showing only minor signs of its time in a tackle box while retaining a clean, functional appearance. The red paint has worn slightly around the edges and near the perforations, revealing the bright metal beneath and adding character to its history. Designed primarily for casting and retrieving, the spoon's tapered shape reflects the manufacturing standards typical of vintage Sonic lures.