Museum Archive: Vintage Johnnie O'Neil Weedless Johnnie O’ Neil Weed Wing 3, 1/2oz Nickel fishing spoon #11596

Nickel plating covers the 2 3/4" (7cm) body of the Weedless Johnnie O’ Neil Weed Wing 3, showcasing a design that dates back to 1957 in Akron, Ohio. Weighing in at 1/2oz (14g), this specimen (Product Code 11596) features the classic wing-style lead head and stamped blade patented by Johnnie O’Neil in 1962. The single, large upturned hook is shielded by a long, springy wire weed guard intended for heavy cover. Presented in 5/5 condition, the metal surfaces are exceptionally clean, with the manufacturer's stamp clearly visible on the silver-colored blade. This design reflects the era before the lure was sold to Harrison Industries in the mid-1960s, maintaining the original American-made craftsmanship. The line tie at the nose remains perfectly formed, and the wire guard retains its original tension against the hook point.