Museum Archive: Vintage Weedless Johnson Silver Minnow, 3/5oz Five of Diamonds fishing spoon #11066

A vibrant yellow finish adorned with five red diamonds distinguishes this specimen of the Weedless Johnson Silver Minnow, cataloged under product code 11066. Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm) and weighing 3/5 oz (17 g), the spoon is built from a signature copper and zinc alloy, intentionally engineered to be thicker in the center to maintain its hook-up orientation. The back of the lure is clearly stamped "JOHNSON'S SILVER MINNOW" and "MADE IN U.S.A.", marking it as a vintage American-made item. Its weedless design relies on a sturdy metal guard protecting the single fixed hook, allowing for efficient use in heavy cover. In its current condition, rated 5/5, the painted surfaces and metal backing remain bright and well-defined. This technical design allows the lure to rock through a 270-degree angle, generating distinct flashes from its plated surfaces while the center-weighted body ensures it tracks without the need for additional swivels.