Museum Archive: Weedless Barney Spoon, 1/4oz Red / White fishing spoon #5551

A weight of 1/4oz (7g) makes this Weedless Barney Spoon a versatile tool for traditional casting, trolling, or even vertical jigging through the ice. This specific specimen, bearing product code 5551, remains unused and is still housed in its original factory packaging from The Barney Fish Lure Co., once located at 431 Gougler Avenue in Kent, Ohio. The finish features a classic red-over-white paint job, where the vibrant red head transitions softly into a clean white body. Its design incorporates a single, upward-facing hook shielded by a dense white fiber guard to facilitate fishing in lily pads or dense vegetation without snagging. Spanning 2 1/4" (5.5cm), the metal body is stamped with the "Barney" name, ensuring its authenticity as a mid-century Ohio-made lure. The vintage yellow card stock remains crisp, documenting the company's history of manufacturing both Barney Spoons and spinners.