Museum Archive: Vintage Tony Accetta HOBO, 2/5oz Gold / Red fishing spoon #14559

Tipping the scales at 2/5 oz (12 g), this classic gold-plated spoon represents the ingenious weedless designs popularized by the Tony Accetta brand out of the USA. The polished gold surface of this HOBO model, designated with product code 14559, shows an exceptionally clean finish, earning it a 5/5 condition rating. A single hook is cleverly concealed beneath a dense cluster of red feathers, which are secured with a small screw-down plate on the convex side of the 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) lure. This specific configuration includes a thin wire weed guard, making it a specialized choice for casting into heavy lily pads or submerged timber. The craftsmanship of the stamped metal body reflects the mid-century American manufacturing standards that made Tony Accetta's tackle a staple in many legacy tackle boxes. Attached to the nose is a sturdy split ring, ready for connection to a snap or leader.