Museum Archive: Vintage South Bend Super-Duper 509, 2/5oz Gold / Red fishing spoon #0507

Stamped clearly into the metal, the markings 'South Bend Super-Duper 509' identify this particular 2 1/4" (5.5cm) lure as a piece of American angling history. The distinctive U-shaped profile features a gold-plated exterior contrasted by a vibrant red-painted interior, a combination designed for visibility during casting or trolling. Weighing in at 2/5oz (11g), the specimen carries the internal product code 0507. The 4/5 condition rating reflects a clean appearance, with the stamped text including 'PAT'D' and 'USA' remaining sharp and legible against the gold finish, while the red paint inside the curve shows minor storage wear. The hardware setup consists of a silver-tone treble hook attached via a split ring, with a line clip fixed to the opposite end.