Museum Archive: Vintage Weedless Johnson Silver Minnow, 3/4oz Gold fishing spoon #7069

At 3/4 oz (21 g), the weight of this American-made specimen reflects the solid feel of Louis Johnson's original 1920 weedless design. Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm) in length, the lure features a gold finish that provides a high-contrast flash, distinguishing it from the standard silver plating. The spoon is crafted from a copper and zinc alloy, engineered to be thicker in the center to ensure the hook remains oriented upwards while moving through the water. This design, combined with the integrated wire weed guard, allows for casting directly into heavy vegetation without snagging. Bearing the product code 7069, the lure is in 5/5 condition, showing the clean lines of vintage manufacturing from when production was based in the USA. The single, large hook is securely fastened to the tail, a testament to the simple but effective hardware intended for hauling fish out of thick lily pads.