Museum Archive: Weedless Panther Martin Weed Wing, 3/5oz Green fishing spoon #0733

Tipping the scales at 3/5 oz (17 g), this metallic green spoon features a striking frog-like pattern with yellow-ringed black spots across its curved body. Panther Martin designed the Weedless Weed Wing, product code 0733, specifically for navigating dense cover where standard hardware would snag. Measuring 3 1/4" (8 cm) in length, the lure is built around a heavy-duty single hook protected by an integrated wire weed guard to ensure clean retrieves through heavy vegetation or lily pads. This particular specimen remains unused, preserved in its original vintage Harrison-Hoge Industries carded packaging from Port Jefferson, NY. The distinctive wing or blade assembly at the head of the lure is a unique mechanical feature designed to provide lift and surface disturbance during a steady retrieve. A classic example of American tackle engineering, the vibrant finish remains bright and clear, showcasing the high-quality plating used during its production in the USA.