Museum Archive: Vintage Northland Weedless Live Forage, 3/5oz Rainbow Trout fishing spoon #2538

A distinctive Rainbow Trout pattern covers the face of this 2 1/2" (6.5 cm) spoon, showcasing the realistic printing technology Northland used to mimic local prey species. This specific model, identified by product code 2538, is built for heavy cover with its integrated weedless design. The underside reveals a solid black finish and a single hook protected by a wire weed guard, accompanied by a set of clear plastic trailers designed to minimize snags in aquatic vegetation. As a specimen in 5/5 condition, the finish remains crisp and the 'LIVE-FORAGE' branding on the flank is clearly legible. Crafted in the USA, the 3/5 oz (16.5 g) weight provides the mass needed for casting into thick reed beds where traditional hardware often gets hung up.