Museum Archive: Vintage Uncle Josh Marabou Spinrite, 1/3oz Nickel fishing spoon #18051

Measuring approximately 1/3oz (9g), the weight of this specimen provides the necessary ballast for deep-water casting and jigging. Uncle Josh produced this Marabou Spinrite, identified by product code 18051, as a distinctive American-made hybrid that combines the flash of a spinner with the profile of a marabou jig. The polished nickel finish on the head and blade remains highly reflective, complemented by a hand-painted yellow eye that serves as a high-contrast target. A dense plume of white marabou feathers is securely bound with a vibrant red thread wrap at the base, adding significant volume to the lure's profile. This specific lure features a wire frame construction that suspends the nickel spinner blade above the weighted body and its trailing treble hook. Its condition is a pristine 5/5, with the natural feathers retaining their original loft and the metal components showing a clean, bright surface. This 1/3oz (9g) model represents a classic era of USA tackle design where natural materials and metal hardware were combined for versatile performance.