Museum Archive: Vintage Weedless Johnson Silver Minnow, 3/4oz Silver fishing spoon #9061

Weighing in at 3/4oz (21g), this vintage weedless spoon is a classic piece of American tackle history. The silver body is adorned with a holographic scale pattern that offers a distinct flash, supplementing the original silver plating. Measuring 2 3/4" (7cm), the lure is stamped on the reverse with "Johnson's Silver Minnow" and the patent number 1,933,334, marking it as an authentic USA-made specimen. The construction features a copper-zinc alloy that is thicker in the center, allowing the lure to maintain a specific rocking motion through a 270-degree angle. This weighted design keeps the single guarded hook upright, facilitating retrieves through heavy vegetation without snagging. This specimen, assigned product code 9061, remains in 5/5 condition, reflecting the high manufacturing standards of the original Johnson line. The integrated metal weed guard is designed to work in tandem with the spoon's balance, making it suitable for use with or without a trailer. Its silver finish is intended to direct light reflections downward and to the sides to catch the attention of predatory fish striking from below.