Museum Archive: Vintage Worth Chippewa SteelSpoon, 3/5oz Yellow / Red / Nickel fishing spoon #13591

Measuring 3 1/2" (9 cm) in length, this classic spoon features a profile that made it a staple in American tackle boxes during the second half of the 20th century. The Worth Chippewa SteelSpoon, cataloged under product code 13591, carries a substantial 3/5 oz (17 g) weight designed for effective casting. Its face is finished in a high-visibility yellow with large red dots, a pattern intended to stand out in various water conditions. Turning the lure over reveals a nickel-plated reverse side characteristic of these durable USA-made lures. Rated at a 3/5 condition, the specimen shows authentic signs of its age and fishing history, including noticeable surface pitting and oxidation on the nickel back along with scattered chips in the enamel paint. The hardware consists of a simple split ring attached to a vintage treble hook that has remained intact through the decades.