Museum Archive: Vintage Weedless Herter's Olson Minnow, 3/16oz Nickel fishing spoon #11594

Stamped clearly with "SOLID MARINE BRASS" along the interior curve, this spoon is engineered for longevity in harsh environments. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) and weighing in at 3/16 oz (6 g), the Weedless Herter's Olson Minnow, product code 11594, is a classic example of mid-century Japanese manufacturing for the famous American catalog company. The reflective Nickel plating remains bright across the teardrop-shaped body, which is constructed from marine-grade brass to resist corrosion. A single wire weed guard extends from the head toward the point of the fixed single hook, allowing for use in aquatic vegetation. This specimen is in excellent shape with a condition rating of 5/5. The line tie is positioned directly above the nose, reinforcing the spoon's solid brass core.