Museum Archive: Weedless Johnson Silver Minnow, 1/2oz Red / Black / Gold fishing spoon #8625

Tipping the scales at 1/2 oz (14 g), this vintage spoon is finished in the distinctive Red Shad Gold Flash color scheme, featuring a detailed gold scale pattern that transitions into a deep crimson along the spine. This 2 1/4" (6 cm) specimen, identified by product code 8625 and SKU 1082676, remains in its original factory blister pack. As an unused item with a condition rating of 6, it represents a well-preserved example of American manufacturing from Spirit Lake, Iowa. The construction utilizes a specific copper and zinc alloy, intentionally thicker in the middle to facilitate a stable retrieve and keep the single hook upright. A wire weed guard is integrated directly onto the spoon, allowing for effective presentation in heavy cover. The packaging reflects the brand's heritage as the "Original Weedless Wonder," maintaining the classic yellow cardstock that collectors immediately recognize.