Museum Archive: Vintage Weedless Johnson Silver Minnow, 1/2oz New fishing spoon #7102

Weighing exactly 1/2 oz (14 g), this specific specimen arrives in the striking Red Shad Gold Flash finish, a vibrant departure from the traditional silver plating. Measuring 2 1/4" (6 cm) in length, the spoon is crafted from a specialized copper-zinc alloy, a hallmark of the Louis Johnson design since 1920. The integrated wire guard shields the hook, allowing for retrieval through heavy vegetation where standard spoons would snag. This particular lure, identified by product code SKU 1082676 (4311-012-6007), remains preserved in its original yellow-and-black blister packaging, a testament to its 'Made in the USA' heritage before production was relocated. The thick-centered geometry of the spoon facilitates a distinct rocking motion throughout a 270-degree arc, projecting flashes specifically downward and to the sides where predatory fish typically strike. This unused specimen is in pristine condition, housed within its factory-sealed shell. The back of the card includes the 'Pure Fishing' distribution details and the original Spirit Lake, Iowa, corporate address.