Museum Archive: Vintage Weedless Weezel bait Rex Spoon, 2/5oz Brass / Black fishing spoon #6181

At a versatile weight of 2/5 oz (12.5 g), the brass surface of this vintage specimen features the distinctive 'WEEZEL BAIT CO' stamp and 'Rex Spoon' fish logo, indicating it was produced before the company was acquired by Eppinger. Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm), the spoon utilizes a high-contrast color scheme with a polished brass face and a solid black underside. The weedless design is achieved through a dual-wire guard that protects the single hook, making it suitable for casting into heavy cover or lily pads. A notable feature of product code 6181 is the original white feathered dressing secured to the hook shank, which remains well-preserved. Given its 4/5 condition rating, the hardware shows only light signs of age, and the stamped logo remains sharp and legible against the metal. The hook is securely fastened to the body with a robust screw assembly on the black-painted reverse side.