Johnson · Casting Spoons
Johnson Silver Minnow Spoon, 1 1/8 oz, 3.75 in
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- Item weight
- 0.03 kg
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A classic 1 1/8 oz silver minnow spoon with 35-degree wobble and metal weed guard, patented in 1923 as an original weedless design.
The Johnson Silver Minnow is a classic casting spoon, 3.75 inches long and 1.125 ounces, with a weed guard that lets it be fished through thick vegetation. Its slow side-to-side flutter wobbles about 35 degrees without twisting the line. Anglers working weedy shallows for trout, pike or bass reach for it when open-water spoons would foul.
Best for
- Casting for trout in streams and lakes
- Rocky or vegetated areas where weed guard prevents snags
- Open-water fishing with steady retrieve
Skip if
- You fish tight cover requiring finesse lures
- You target larger species requiring heavier spoons
Strengths
- Metal weed guard keeps spoon clear of snags without affecting action
- 35-degree wobble rocks side-to-side without twisting line
- Pure silver or 24k gold plating delivers superior flash versus chrome
Trade-offs
- 1 1/8 oz weight limits casting distance on light rods
- Solid metal construction is heavier than modern composite spoons
- Weed guard slightly reduces active area and may limit hook penetration
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | casting spoon |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1 1/8 oz |
| Length | 3 3/4 inches |
| Finish | Pure silver or 24k gold plated |
| Wobble action | 35-degree |
| Weed guard | Metal |
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
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
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
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 1/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.75 in |
| Weedless | Yes |
| Color | Silver |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1 1/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.75 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver.
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