Museum Archive: Vintage Johnnie O'Neil Weedless Weed Wing Jonny ONeils, 1/3oz Nickel fishing spoon #13167

Polished nickel plating gives this 1/3 oz (9 g) specimen a classic reflective quality that stands out in any vintage tackle collection. Stamped clearly on the wing is the Johnnie O'Neil's Weed Wing branding along with the Made in USA mark, a hallmark of the design Johnnie O’Neil originally developed in Akron, Ohio, in 1957. Measuring 2 1/4" (6 cm) in length, the lure features a distinctive weedless wire guard designed to protect the single upward-pointing hook when casting into heavy vegetation. The condition is rated 5/5, showing a very clean surface and well-preserved metal hardware. This specific Weedless Weed Wing, identified by product code 13167, represents the early manufacturing era before the brand was sold to Harrison Industries in the mid-1960s. The construction consists of a weighted lead-like body integrated with a spoon-style wing that creates its signature profile.