Museum Archive: Vintage Weedless Fred Arbogast 3 Hawaiian, 3/5oz Pike fishing spoon #4729

Scaling pattern on the gold-toned metal body mimics a pike, finished with a vibrant red head transition. Weighing 3/5oz (16g), this USA-made #3 Hawaiian Spoon by Fred Arbogast features a 2 1/4" (6cm) teardrop profile. The underside is clearly stamped with the maker's name and model size, a hallmark of mid-century Arbogast quality. A single fixed hook is shielded by a heavy-duty wire weed guard, allowing the angler to work through thick lily pads and grass. This specimen, assigned Product Code 4729, comes equipped with a pink rubber skirt attached to the hook shank. The paint and plated finish are well-preserved, earning this lure a 4/5 condition rating for its clean scales and bright color scheme.