Museum Archive: Vintage Weedless Paulson, 1/3oz Nickel fishing spoon #2168

Weighing 1/3 oz (9.6 g), the polished Nickel plating defines the profile of this 2 3/4" (7 cm) vintage find. Cataloged under product code 2168, the Paulson is a distinctive example of American weedless spoon design. It utilizes a single fixed hook shielded by a wire guard, a setup engineered for casting directly into heavy pads or timber where standard lures might snag. A notable feature of this particular specimen is the pair of small, auxiliary attractor petals mounted on wire arms extending from the center, which were designed to provide additional flash. The manufacturer's name is stamped directly into the metal on the concave side, a hallmark of USA-made tackle from this era. This piece is in 4/5 condition, with the plating showing very little wear and the wire guard remaining straight. The rivet construction used to attach the hardware illustrates the mechanical approach to lure making common in the mid-20th century. Collectors often look for these specific Paulson variants because the secondary blades are frequently lost or damaged over time, yet they remain firmly attached on this example.