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Johnson Silver Minnow Weedless Spoon, 1/2 oz, Silver Plated

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Item weight
0.01 Ounces
Product dimensions
1 x 1 x 1 inches

Quick take

A 1/2 oz weedless spoon with a brass blade and metal weed guard that runs weed-free in cover.

This half-ounce casting spoon is a classic weedless design with a wire guard shielding a single hook, so it can be worked through pads and grass. The silver finish throws a bright flash, and its rocking wobble avoids twisting the line. At about 2.5 inches long, it suits both spinning and casting setups.

Best for

  • Fishing weedy areas and around structure
  • Trout in streams and lakes
  • Bass in shallow water

Skip if

  • You fish open water where weed guard isn't needed
  • You prefer harder hitting lures

Strengths

  • Metal weed guard prevents hanging on vegetation
  • Brass blade provides flash and sound
  • 35-degree wobble attracts strikes without line twist

Trade-offs

  • Weed guard reduces hook exposure slightly
  • Heavier weight needed for distance casting
  • May turn over on extremely heavy line

Fishing fit

Species
  • Trout
  • Bass
  • Panfish
Water
  • Freshwater
Techniques
  • Casting

Specifications

Specifications
Typeweedless spoon
Weight1/2 oz
BladeBrass
Wobble35 degrees
FinishSilver or 24K gold plated
Weed guardMetal

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

This version's specifications
Lure weight1/2 oz
Length2.5 in
WeedlessYes
ColorSilver
Color familyShad and silver

Common questions

How much does it weigh?

It weighs 1/2 oz.

How long is it?

It is 2.5 in long.

What color is this version?

This version is Silver.

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