Museum Archive: Weedless Johnson Silver Minnow, 3/16oz Nickel fishing spoon #1016
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| Product Code (SKU) | 1016 |
| Brand | Johnson |
| Condition: | New Old Stock |
| Weight | 3/16 oz (6 g) |
| Length | 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) |
| Color | Nickel |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Type | Weedless |
Polished to a bright Nickel finish, this compact 3/16oz (6g) spoon is an authentic piece of American tackle history. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5cm) in length, this Weedless Johnson Silver Minnow carries Product Code 1016 and remains in unused condition. The design is a direct descendant of Louis Johnson’s 1920 innovation, featuring a specialized copper-zinc alloy body that is thicker in the center than at the edges. This specific USA-made specimen utilizes an integrated wire guard to protect the single hook from snagging in heavy vegetation. The construction is weighted to facilitate a rocking motion through a 270-degree angle, a mechanical design intended to keep the hook point oriented upwards while eliminating the need for a swivel to manage line twist. While the series is famously known for silver plating, this particular Nickel-plated version offers a sharp, distinctive flash. It stands as a well-preserved example of the functional hardware that defined weedless fishing for generations of anglers.
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