Museum Archive: Vintage Weedless Johnson Silver Minnow, 2/5oz Orange / Green / Silver fishing spoon #14602

Hexagonal scale textures in bright orange and deep green cover the top of this 2 1/4" (6cm) metal body. Cataloged under product code 14602, this Weedless Johnson Silver Minnow weighs in at 2/5oz (12g) and represents the classic American-made era of the brand. The underside features the signature real silver plating, a hallmark of Louis Johnson’s 1920 design intended to provide a whiter, brighter flash than standard chrome. A single large hook is integrated directly into the spoon, protected by a sturdy wire weed guard designed for navigating heavy cover. The copper-zinc alloy construction is intentionally thicker in the middle, which facilitates a rocking motion through a 270-degree angle to direct reflections downward and to the sides. This specific specimen remains in excellent condition, rated 5/5, showing a vibrant paint finish and a clean, reflective silver surface on the reverse. The integrated eyelet at the head is ready for a direct tie, and the internal weighting ensures the hook remains oriented upward to minimize snags.