Overview
Patented in 1923, the Johnson Silver Minnow Spoon is the “Original Weedless Wonder.” Built to deliver a precise thirty-five degree wobble with minimal line twists, the Johnson Silver Minnow Spoon executes a deadly back-and-forth flutter that entices a wide-range of species in both freshwater and saltwater.
Fitted with a single metal weedguard, the Johnson Silver Minnow Spoon is able to slide through heavily vegetated areas where other lures have a tendency to get hung-up. Backed by a super-sharp welded hook, the Johnson Silver Minnow Spoon offers a tried and true vertical presentation that has become a staple among all anglers.
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Customer Reviews
Offset line tie is on purposeAnother reviewer here thought that the offset line tie is an error in quality control. In reality that is what gives the spoon its action. Please DO NOT straighten it out with pliers… On a side note, the hook is plated after it was sharpened, and this process dulls the tip. A quick honing brings back the stickiness, but it is worth mentioning.
Quality control ?Ordered 2 Johnson silver minnows on Tackle Warehouse. Made in 'china'. Horrible soldering of the line-ring. It is offset and twisted. This can be resolved with pliers. BUT. the end of the ring has a "piece"of the solder on the ring that prevents my line from being centered on the ring, making the lure SPIN. Filing a ring that holds braid is a bad idea. Terrible product!
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Comments: Great old standby lure for redfish on the flats. It can work the shallowest flat yet be able to drop into a pot hole to dredge out big reds, trout, and snook.
From: Capt. John: Panama City Beach, Florida 12/19/22
Comments: I've had great success in the past few years with JSM in Gold with White Grub Trailer. Actually last September 2020I caught my PB 21" LM Bass & PB 33" Northern Pike which is big on my 247acre Gin Clear Lake that is only 4 to 7 feet deep. I've tried Paddle Tail Trailers and Kalins Tickle Tails as trailers but the tails get bit off on missed or short strikes. Just a Plain Jane 3 to 5" Grub Tail in White works the best. Keep it simple. I've also had better luck in the pads vs a plastic frog fishing it the same way.
From: Unknown: Wisconsin 8/19/21
Comments: Excellent bait for soft wees cover (mlfoil, cabbage, coontail, etc.; not as good for "rice" cattails, some reeds). Always use a trailer. Can be spray painted. Be sure rough up surface before painting. Have a base layer plus 2 or 3 cover layers. Black excellent. Catches bass pike, and muskies.
From: Dean: Apple Valley, MN 5/15/21
Comments: Best spoons! Great in and over the slop. Easy to add trailers too! Along with the Moss Boss, very underrated lure.
From: Dan: Janesville, WI 3/2/20
Comments: These are great spoons to throw in bass holes with vegetation, I've had good success using them and reeled in a ten pounder on one. I don't know why no one has reviewed them or why more folks don't try them, I think they're great and despite looking low tech or old school these spoons can really put some fish in the boat.
From: Clyde: 9/25/19