Museum Archive: Vintage South Bend Sun Spot, 1/2oz Nickel / Red fishing spoon #2807

Eight distinctive teardrop cutouts punctuate the polished nickel surface of this classic mid-century spoon, revealing a vibrant red backing plate that creates a high-contrast visual profile. Stamped with the "SOUTH BEND SUN SPOT" identifier on its face, this 1/2oz (14g) lure showcases the creative engineering South Bend was known for in the USA. Measuring 2 1/4" (6cm), the Nickel / Red body is paired with a heavy-duty single hook secured to the reverse side. A metal wire weed guard extends over the hook point, highlighting its design for casting into vegetation where standard hooks might snag. Cataloged under product code 2807, the specimen remains in great shape, showing a well-preserved finish that warrants a 4/5 condition rating. The split ring at the nose is original and tight, while the factory stamping remains sharp and legible across the polished metal.