Museum Archive: Vintage Weedless Johnson Silver Minnow, 3/16oz Silver fishing spoon #10052

Real silver plating covers this 3/16oz (5g) spoon, providing a brighter, whiter flash than standard chrome or polished steel. Louis Johnson developed this concept in 1920 to master heavy vegetation, utilizing a body that is thicker in the middle to create a stable rocking motion through a 270-degree angle. This specific Weedless Johnson Silver Minnow, listed under product code 10052, measures 1 3/4" (4.5cm) and features an integrated hook with a well-tensioned metal weed guard. Produced in the USA, this specimen showcases the craftsmanship of the original American factory. The silver finish is in excellent condition, rated 5/5, maintaining a reflective surface designed to catch light for predators attacking from below. Adding a pork rind trailer is a traditional way to enhance the profile without affecting the spoon's balance.