Museum Archive: Weedless Johnson Silver Minnow UV, 3/4oz fishing spoon #6257

Tipping the scales at 3/4 oz (21 g), this specific Johnson specimen is built for distance casting and reaching deeper vegetation. The finish features a bold firetiger-inspired palette with a dark green striped back, neon yellow flanks, and a bright orange belly. Under low-light or deep-water conditions, the UV properties activate, causing the main body to emit a strong green luminescence that stands out in murky environments. A single guarded hook is integrated directly into the metal spoon, a hallmark of the 1920 Louis Johnson design intended to keep the point protected while navigating heavy lily pads or reeds. Stamped clearly with the 'Silver Minnow' identifier, the body is crafted from a copper/zinc alloy that is thicker in the middle to maintain an upright position. Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm), this lure arrives in its original retail packaging and is unused, reflecting a condition rating of 6. Labeled under product code 6257, this particular variant merges the classic spoon profile with modern high-visibility technology.