Museum Archive: Weedless Johnson Silver Minnow, 3/4oz Orange / Green / Yellow / Nickel / UV Glow in UV light, Fluorescent fishing spoon #6192

Fluorescent orange, green, and yellow hues define the finish of this heavy-duty 3/4 oz (21 g) spoon. Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm), this Johnson Silver Minnow, identified by product code 6192, maintains the classic weedless profile pioneered by Louis Johnson in the 1920s. The specimen features a specialized copper and zinc alloy body, engineered to be thicker in the center to keep the hook oriented upward during retrieval. The paint scheme includes high-visibility green and orange accents with dark lateral markings, complemented by a nickel-plated underside for flash. This particular lure remains in its original blister pack and is unused, reflecting a condition of 6. The integration of a single guarded hook allows for casting directly into dense vegetation. As a vintage USA-made piece, it represents the manufacturing era before production moved overseas. The fluorescent properties and UV glow functionality enhance the visibility of the lure in stained water.