Museum Archive: Vintage Williams Wabler W40, 1/4oz Hammered Silver fishing spoon #6629

Tipping the scales at a nimble 1/4oz (7g), this specimen features the classic dimpled texture characteristic of the Hammered Silver finish. Measuring 2 1/4" (5.7cm), the Williams Wabler W40 is an iconic piece of Canadian angling history, easily identified by the distinct stabilizing ridge running down its center. This ridge was a design choice intended to prevent line twist during various retrieve speeds, a feature that helped launch the series into mass production after 1920. The genuine silver plating on this particular lure, identified by product code 6629, remains in 5/5 condition, reflecting light with the brilliance that has attracted pike and walleye for generations. Originally developed in Buffalo before production shifted entirely to Canada in 1978, the Wabler maintains a reputation for high-quality metalwork. The hardware, including the split rings and treble hook, shows the robust construction Williams is known for, ensuring it remains a noteworthy part of any vintage tackle collection.