Museum Archive: Hydro Lures Weedless Hydro Spoon, 1/2oz fishing spoon #9312

A vibrant yellow scale pattern covers the upper body of this 1/2 oz (14 g) surface lure. Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) in length, this specimen remains in unused condition, still attached to its original card from Hydro Lures, a division of Plasform, Inc. out of Huntsville, Alabama. Labeled as product code 9312, the design features a distinctive plastic-bodied spoon shape paired with a matching yellow skirt, specifically engineered to traverse the thickest cover like moss beds and lily pads. The packaging identifies it as the "optimal weedless surface lure," noting it is designed to land upright with every cast and resist sinking or hanging up at slow retrieve speeds. This specific specimen represents the "Yellow" variant from a production line that included options like chartreuse and green, showcasing mid-century American manufacturing from the 35805 zip code. The hardware is configured for heavy structure, intended to be worked with rod tip action to maintain its position on the water's surface.