Berkley · Weedless Spoons
Berkley Johnson Silver Minnow, 2 1/2 in, 1/2 oz, Chartreuse Flash
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- Item weight
- 0.01 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 2.5 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 1/2 oz weedless silver spoon that wobbles without twisting line, casting far and working through weeds cleanly.
The Berkley Johnson Silver Minnow is a 2 1/2-inch spoon in chartreuse flash that weighs half an ounce. Its weed guard lets it be fished through weedy cover, and its center-weighted body makes it rock side to side rather than spin. The design dates to 1920, when a retired Chicago foundry worker turned a dinner spoon into a weedless lure. It suits anglers who work weed edges and want a simple spoon for trolling or jigging.
Best for
- Weed beds where traditional lures hang up
- Long-distance casting with light to medium line
- Panfish and small pike in shallow water
Skip if
- Deep water where jigs or crankbaits are more effective
- Clear water where a spoon's flash may spook fish
Strengths
- Weedless design comes up clean without vegetation
- 35-degree wobble and pure silver flash attract strikes
- Versatile for casting, trolling, or jigging
Trade-offs
- Spoon design means less natural baitfish imitation than crankbaits
- Can twist line if not used with a ball-bearing swivel
- Silver finish less visible in dark water than bright colors
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Pike & musky
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Jigging
Specifications
| Type | weedless spoon |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 1/2 in |
| Weight | 1/2 oz |
| Wobble | 35-degree oscillation without rolling |
| Finish | Pure silver or 24K gold plating |
| Color | Chartreuse Flash |
Facts
| Weedless | Yes |
|---|---|
| Lure weight | 1/2 oz |
| Length | 2.5 in |
| Color | Chartreuse Flash |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
How it compares
| Product | Weedless | Lure weight | Length | Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley Johnson Silver Minnow, 2 1/2 in, 1/2 oz, Chartreuse Flash | Weedless:Yes | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:2.5 in | Color:Chartreuse Flash |
| Johnson Minnow Weedless Spoon, 3/4 oz, GoldPick it if you want a weedless 3/4-ounce gold spoon with one welded hook for grass, lily pads and reeds. | Weedless:Yes | Lure weight:0.75 oz | Length:2.75 in | Color:Gold |
| Dardevle Dardevlet Weedless Spoon, Nickel Back, 3/4 oz | Weedless:Yes | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:2.875 in | Color:Red/White |
| Johnson Silver Minnow Gold Weedless Spoon, 1.75 in, 1/8 oz | Weedless:Yes | Lure weight:1/8 oz | Length:1.75 in | Color:Gold |
| QualyQualy Weedless Spoons, 4-Pack, 3/5 oz, Gold and SilverPick it if you want a 3/5 oz weedless spoon for bass, pike or redfish through grass, in a four-pack that mixes gold and silver. | Weedless:Yes | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Color:— |
When and where to fish it
Its bright, high-visibility pattern suits stained and muddy water under an overcast sky or in low light.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How deep and around what
Its weedless design is meant to come through grass, lily pads and wood with fewer snags.
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Lily pads
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.
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