Johnson Lures Silver Minnow - Invented in 1923, the Johnson Silver Minnow is the Original Weedless Wonder. Comes out clean and weed-free! Thirty-five degree wobble rocks back and forth, but won't roll and twist line. Brass blade designed for long casts Plated with pure silver or 24k gold for a brighter flash than chrome or brass spoons Metal weed guard is highly efficient at keeping your minnow weed-free and catching fish