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Al's Goldfish Lure Co. · Casting Spoons
Al's Goldfish Lure Worden's Original Spoon, 1/4 oz
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.25 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 2 x 0.5 x 0.5 inches
Quick take
A classic 1/4 oz brass spoon with a wobbling action, made in the USA for freshwater and saltwater fishing.
The 1/4 oz gold Al's Goldfish spoon is a brass casting spoon with a treble hook and a 2-inch body. Anglers use it for trout, salmon, bass, crappie and panfish, casting, jigging or trolling it so the body wobbles and flutters. The design dates to 1952, when the company was started in Rhode Island.
Best for
- Trolling in streams and lakes
- Jigging in open water
- Casting in saltwater
Skip if
- You fish heavily wooded areas; the treble hook snags weeds
- You prefer silent lures without vibration
Strengths
- Brass body resists rust and corrosion
- Wide wobble mimics a fleeing minnow on any retrieve
- Works for a wide range of fish species
Trade-offs
- Treble hook is hard to remove from weeds and structure
- Weight makes it less suitable for ultralight line
- Small 2 in size limits appeal to large fish
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Jigging
Specifications
| Type | casting spoon |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/4 oz |
| Hook | Treble |
| Material | Brass |
| Finish | Gold, nickel or copper |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
- Salmon & steelhead
- Crappie
- Panfish
When and where to fish it
Its gold pattern flashes in stained and tea-colored water and on dark days.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse, Chartreuse Lime, Chartreuse Orange, Gold Orange, Neon Blue, Pink Black, White Pink | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Gold Red, Red White | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| GoldThis one | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 3/16 oz. | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 1/4 oz.This one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 1/2 oz. | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 in |
| Color | Gold |
| Color family | Gold |
| Target species | Trout, Salmon & steelhead, Bass, Crappie and Panfish |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Gold.
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