Museum Archive: Vintage Johnnie O'Neil Weed Wing Jonny O'Neil's, 1/3oz nickel fishing spoon #22918

Nickel plating covers the entire 2 1/4" (6 cm) body of this vintage Weed Wing by Jonny O'Neil's, a design that traces its roots back to 1957 in Akron, Ohio. Carrying the product code 22918, this 1/3 oz (9 g) lure features the classic weedless construction that eventually earned Johnnie O'Neil a patent in 1962. The single upturned hook is shielded by a signature metal wing assembly, positioned behind the weighted nose to facilitate fishing in thick vegetation. The polished finish remains bright across the spoon and the weighted forward section, reflecting a well-maintained 4/5 condition. The stamped metal components and simple wire harness are characteristic of the original production era before the design was sold to Harrison Industries in the mid-1960s. Every curve of the metal illustrates the functional simplicity of this American rarity.