Museum Archive: Hydro Lures Weedless Hydro Spoon, 1/2oz Yellow / Red fishing spoon #4552

Hailing from the Plasform, Inc. factory on Schrimsher Lane in Huntsville, Alabama, this vintage specimen showcases a clever approach to heavy-cover fishing. The 1/2 oz (14 g) body features a vibrant Yellow finish accented by a Red tip, leading into a flexible yellow and white skirt. Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm), the Weedless Hydro Spoon (Product Code: 4552) was specifically engineered to land upright, ensuring the hook remains shielded from snagging in thick moss or lily pads. This particular lure is unused and remains attached to its original tan retail card, which highlights its intended use for slow-speed retrieves. The construction is a fascinating blend of a spoon's profile with a soft-bait's weedless capability, typical of the regional innovations coming out of Alabama during that era. Collectors will appreciate the crisp typography on the packaging, which lists the manufacturer as Hydro Lures, a division of Plasform, Inc.