Museum Archive: Vintage Williams Wabler W40, 1/4oz Gold fishing spoon #10787

A prominent stabilizing ridge runs down the center of this 2 1/4" (5.7 cm) spoon, a hallmark feature that has kept the Williams Wabler at the top of tackle boxes for over a century. The polished Gold plating on this 1/4 oz (7 g) lure shows no signs of wear, presenting in a clean 5/5 condition. Williams first introduced the Wabler model in 1920, and while production originally occurred in both Buffalo and Canada, this specimen (product code 10787) carries the heritage of their Canadian manufacturing shift that became exclusive in 1978. Designed primarily for pike and walleye, the W40's unique geometry is engineered to maintain a stable track during casting or trolling at various speeds. The dark-finished treble hook remains sharp and is paired with a vintage barrel swivel at the head to help manage line twist.