Museum Archive: Vintage South Bend Super-Duper 506 Super-Duper 506, 1/4oz Gold / Red fishing spoon #11024

Stamped clearly into the gold-finished metal, the "SOUTH BEND SUPER-DUPER 506" marking identifies this distinctive U-shaped spoon, cataloged under product code 11024. Sized at 1 3/4" (4.5cm), this specimen features the iconic red head accent against a brilliant gold body. Weighing in at 1/4oz (7g), the Super-Duper's design is a mid-century American innovation from the USA that merges the properties of a spoon and a spinner to entice freshwater predators. The interior curve reveals the original patent stamping, a hallmark of the unique engineering behind this classic folder-metal lure. The hardware is remarkably clean, featuring a bright treble hook and the original line tie snap. This example is presented in 5/5 condition, retaining its lustrous metallic finish and sharp painted contrast.