Museum Archive: Weedless Johnson Silver Minnow, 3/16oz Silver fishing spoon #2934

A weight of 3/16oz (5g) makes this specific Weedless Johnson Silver Minnow, identified by product code 2934, a versatile choice for targeting game fish in heavy cover. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5cm) in length, the lure features a specialized copper and zinc alloy construction that is thicker in the center. This design balance ensures the hook remains upright while allowing the body to rock through a 270-degree arc. The silver finish is actual silver plating rather than standard chrome, providing a soft, natural flash that reflects light downwards and to the sides. This specimen remains unused, appearing exactly as it did when it left the American factory, earning it a condition rating of 6. The original orange packaging is intact, prominently displaying the classic "America's Favorite Weedless Spoon" slogan and the iconic fish graphic. A sturdy wire weed guard is integrated into the frame, protecting the single hook from snagging on vegetation. Inside the box, the silver plating on the spoon face shows the crisp "Johnson's Silver Minnow" stamping characteristic of these vintage USA-made models.