Museum Archive: Vintage Johnnie O'Neil Weedless Weed Wing Jonny ONeils, 1/3oz Frog fishing spoon #5124

Stamped directly into the metal body, the authentic "Jonnie O'Neil's Weed Wing" mark identifies a design that originated in Akron, Ohio, during the late 1950s. This specific specimen features the classic Frog color scheme, consisting of a deep olive green base decorated with dark spots and faint yellow highlights. Measuring 2 1/4" (6 cm) and weighing 1/3 oz (9 g), the lure is constructed with a heavy-duty single hook protected by a metal wire guard to prevent snags in dense vegetation. The front-mounted propeller, finished in matching green, is secured by a metal shaft that leads to the front line tie. The paint finish shows light signs of use with minor thinning on the edges and high points, maintaining a clean 4/5 condition rating for a vintage piece of this age. On the reverse side, the clean soldering of the internal weight and hook assembly is visible, a hallmark of the original Johnnie O'Neil manufacturing process before the brand's acquisition by Harrison Industries. This particular model carries product code 5124 and retains its original hardware, including the characteristic looped nose eyelet.