Museum Archive: Vintage Johnnie O'Neil Weedless Weed Wing Jonny ONeils, 1/3oz Nickel fishing spoon #3523

Stamped directly onto the polished nickel surface of this specimen, the "Johnnie O'Neils Weed Wing Made in USA" marking identifies it as a classic piece of Ohio tackle history. Weighing in at 1/3 oz (9 g) with a length of 2 1/4" (6 cm), the lure’s primary body consists of a weighted lead-head nose coupled with a pivoting metal wing. This Nickel-colored spoon utilizes a single, stout upturned hook shielded by a slender wire weed guard, a construction specifically intended for casting directly into thick weeds or lily pads. The hardware on this item, identified by product code 3523, showcases the lineage of Johnnie O’Neil’s 1957 design before the brand's eventual transition to Harrison Industries in the mid-1960s. Regarding its preservation, the lure is in 4/5 condition, maintaining a clean, bright appearance across the metal surfaces and a solid, intact connection at the nose loop.