Why You Need A Johnson Silver Minnow For Spring Fishing
- By: Pat Ogletree
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The Johnson Silver Minnow has been used by anglers for 100 YEARS!!
This weedless gold spoon jig has been catching fish for so long it is still a necessity in your spring tackle box.
When are the best times to use this lure?
Learn more right here!
Johnson Silver Minnow Features
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The Johnson Silver Minnow came about when a fisherman and his son were frustrated that all they would catch were weeds and grass and not the bass they were after.
They went home and created the weedless Johnson Silver Minnow.
Today, the lure is still the exact same design as it was 100 years ago.
There are a few situations while out on the water where this jig is the go-to.
Wire Weed Guard
This jig comes equipped with a wire weed guard to maintain a weedless presentation.
In addition to maintaining a weedless presentation, the wire weed guard also creates the side-to-side wobble action of the lure.
These two features combined create a natural motion in the water while avoiding any possible snags.
You really can throw the Silver Minnow out and swim it back through just about anything without getting snagged.
Side-To-Side Wobble
The Silver Minnow attracts fish and triggers strikes due to its side-to-side wobble in the water.
No matter what, the fish will see and feel the flash and wobble of this jig.
If the fish approaches from the side, top, or bottom, the flash and wobble are the exact same presentation.
270-Degree Wobble
The fact that the spoon only wobbles 270-degrees means it does not spin all the way around.
As a result, you do not need to use additional swivels or attachments.
You can tie the Johnson Silver Minnow directly to your leader.
The fewer points of failure you have on your line, the greater chance you maintain secure contact with the fish.
When To Use Johnson Silver Minnow
Wind
When the wind is howling and blowing in your face, the Silver Minnow will still produce.
Because of its thin profile and aerodynamics, you will be surprised how well this jig cuts into the wind.
Oyster Beds
Oyster beds are fish magnets but can also be hook magnets.
It is easy to snag yourself up on an oyster bed while you patrol it looking for fish.
Due to the side-to-side wobble and weed guard on the jig, it will simply bounce right across oyster beds.
Trash Fish Situations
We’ve all found ourselves fishing on a flat but all we can manage to hook are trash fish that bite up our soft plastic lures and leader line.
In that case, turn to the Johnson Silver Minnow.
It will mimic the vibration of a paddletail lure and create an attractive flash in the water all while avoiding trash fish.
You will still have the flash and vibration of a paddletail without having to worry about pesky trash fish destroying your lures.
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Conclusion
The Silver Minnow and similar gold spoons are excellent lure options to break out when baitfish are hatching and the fish respond to flash and vibration in the water.
If you are having difficulty casting into the wind or keep getting snagged around underwater structure, try out one of these jigs today!
Spring is almost here and NOW is the time to get your spring tackle box together!!
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It’s already in the box ! 🙂
I’m not joking when I say that there are a TON of scenarios to maximize the opportunity to catch fish and having the proper lure and retrieve techniques make ALL THE DIFFERENCE in the world !!
Thank you Pat
I have a newspaper article from the Oklahoma City Times, Sept. 7, 1945. The story is about Fred Newton White, who invented a weedless spoon named Newton’s Comet Spoon. I have one in the original box. He sold thousands of them from plants in OKC and Mission, Kansas. It came in bright nickel and shiner finish. It’s the same design of the Johnson spoon. What’s the saying, “Success has many fathers, but failure is an orphan”.
In one day i caught: bass, redfish, speckled trout, white trout, black drum, and a flounder. All on the same spoon in the same body of water.
Definitely one of my go to lures and has been for over 45 years.
I have used this lure for over 50 years and caught numerous species both fresh and saltwater, from flounder to bass, bluefish, trout etc. A must for every tackle box.
Thanks for the short review. So many times I pass over spoons for paddle tails, but will keep it in the shrinking arsenal.
My dear Salt and fish family, I have used the Johnson weed less silver spoon in the past with much success in both fresh water and salt water. Bass, pickerel, blue fish, striped bass and more! I agree with you that this spoon belongs in everybody’s tackle box. You never know when the fish will be hiding out in structure the will just rob you of your lure or mess up your presentation.
They do catch just about everything, don’t they!
Should talk about the retrieval.
Here’s a link to a lesson on how to retrieve a weedless spoon: https://saltstrongdev.wpengine.com/articles/weedless-spoon-fishing/
Thanks Luke!
I have one in the package going to try it tomorrow. Will let you know SS
Let us know how you do!
The gold color tarnishes fairly soon. Is it less effective after it tarnishes?
And, has anyone tried to “buff it” to get the new gold look back?
I still catch fish on them tarnished up. At the cost of these I use them until they’re too far gone and then replace them. I’ve dabbled in painting them but at around $4 each it wasn’t worth the time and effort.