Museum Archive: Vintage Weedless Bait Weedless LARSON BAIT FISHTRAP​, 3/5oz Red / White / Nickel fishing spoon #5250

Red and white paint covers the top half of this 3" (7.5cm) metal body, creating a high-contrast pattern that collectors instantly recognize. Nickel plating on the underside is stamped with "LARSON BAIT CO." and "AITKIN, MINN," identifying its origins from the heart of Minnesota's fishing heritage. This specific 3/5oz (17g) specimen, identified by product code 5250, features a sophisticated weedless "Fishtrap" mechanism designed to collapse and expose the heavy treble hook upon a strike. "PAT. PEND." is clearly embossed on the interior frame alongside the model name, highlighting the innovative engineering of the era. The condition is exceptional at 5/5, with the painted surfaces and metal hardware showing very minimal signs of age.