Museum Archive: Vintage Weedless Bait Weedless Larson Bait Fishtrap, 3/5oz Nickel fishing spoon #6909

Nickel plating reflects light across the 3" (7.5cm) frame of this Larson Bait Fishtrap, a testament to the heavy-duty construction favored by Weedless Bait in the USA. Weighing in at 3/5 oz (17g), this vintage specimen, identified by product code 6909, features a distinctive mechanical wire guard that highlights the mid-century focus on functional innovation. The interior housing for the spring-tensioned hook mechanism remains well-preserved, demonstrating how these metal spoons were engineered to navigate dense vegetation. Rated at 4/5, the nickel finish shows light evidence of its age while maintaining a brilliant, smooth surface. The unique "Fishtrap" configuration uses a dedicated wire assembly to shield the hook point until a strike occurs. Small, precisely drilled eyelets at the head and tail serve as secure attachment points for specialized rigging.