Marathon Weedless Spoon, Gold, 3/16 oz (6 g), Bucktail, #24597

Stamped with the "MARATHON" name across its face, this gold-plated weedless spoon utilizes a fixed lead keel soldered onto the back for weight and stability during the retrieve. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) and weighing 3/16 oz (6 g), the design centers on a single hook protected by a wire weed guard to navigate through lily pads and aquatic vegetation. A bright yellow hair dressing is tied near the hook point, adding a visual element to the gold finish of the metal blade. This specific specimen remains in 5/5 condition, showing well-preserved plating and a clean, full bucktail. Product Code 24597 features the characteristic stamped branding used by the manufacturer between 1929 and 1979.