Museum Archive: Vintage Weedless Johnson Silver Minnow, 3/16oz Green / Orange / Silver fishing spoon #1451

A striking honeycomb scale pattern in green and orange dominates the upper surface of this vintage spoon. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5cm) and weighing 3/16oz (6g), this specific specimen carries the Product Code 1451. Louis Johnson’s 1920 design is defined by a copper/zinc alloy body that is purposefully thicker in the center to maintain balance during the retrieve. Flipping the lure over reveals the authentic silver-plated underside, stamped clearly with the maker's mark and USA origin. The integrated metal weed guard remains tensioned over the hook, a hallmark feature for casting into dense lily pads or grass beds. This spoon is engineered to rock back and forth through a 270-degree angle, casting light from the silver plating downwards and to the sides where fish typically strike from below. Maintaining a condition rating of 5/5, the paint on this American-made piece is well-preserved. Anglers often pair this model with a pork rind trailer for added visual presence without impacting the intentional balance of the spoon's construction.