Museum Archive: Vintage Weedless Johnson Silver Minnow , 2/5oz Gold fishing spoon #12759

Cast in the USA, this classic specimen weighs in at 12g (2/5 oz) and showcases a deep gold finish. Measuring exactly 6cm (2 1/4") in length, the Weedless Johnson Silver Minnow carries product code 12759 and represents a design lineage dating back to 1920. The spoon is forged from a copper and zinc alloy, engineered with a thicker center to stabilize the lure as it moves. This specific weighting keeps the guarded hook facing upward, allowing it to slide through lily pads and heavy cover. Despite the "Silver Minnow" series name, this gold-plated variant provides a warm, high-visibility flash. The hardware features a single integrated hook protected by a metal weed guard, which is securely joined at the line tie. This lure is in 5/5 condition, appearing remarkably clean with its metallic plating fully intact across both the concave and convex surfaces.