Johnson SM11/8-GLD Spoons
- Spoon
- 1
- Blend
- Gold
- More reviewed than 71%
A gold 1-1/8 ounce casting spoon suited to freshwater gamefish, sold as a single lure so plan on buying more than one for a full tackle box.
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How it ranks among the 14 spoons we track
4.4★ across 191 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
191 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
200+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 14 spoons we track - how the scorecard works · full spoons data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The Johnson SM11/8-GLD is a 1-1/8 ounce gold casting spoon sold as a single lure, built around the wobble and flash that spoons use to draw reaction strikes from freshwater gamefish.
Gold spoons like this one tend to earn their keep in stained water or under overcast light, where the extra flash stands out more than silver. The 1-1/8 ounce weight is heavy enough to cast into wind and get down in the water column on a straight retrieve.
- 1-1/8 ounce weight
- Gold finish
- Sold as single lure
- Built for freshwater gamefish
Who it's for
Anglers casting for bass, pike or similar freshwater gamefish who want a mid-weight gold flash spoon. Less relevant to anglers who need multiple lures in one purchase.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Gold finish works well in stained water
- 1-1/8 ounce size casts well in wind
- Sold as a single lure, not a multi-pack
- No stated hook or weed-guard configuration
Performance notes
The wobbling gold blade throws flash and vibration on a steady retrieve, which is what draws reaction strikes from predator fish. The 1-1/8 ounce weight helps it cast further and cut through wind better than lighter spoons, though the listing does not confirm a weed guard for fishing in cover.
Specifications
| Brand | Johnson |
|---|---|
| Model | SM11/8-GLD |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.6 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Blend |
| Color | Gold |
| Included components | |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Technique | Treble Hook |
| Target Species | Fish |
| Special | Bait |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in spoons.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson SM11/8-GLD SpoonsThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 191 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Berkley SM1/2-GLD SpoonsBerkley | 4.7 / 5 | 393 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Fathers Day Birthday Gifts for Dad Grandpa Fishing Gear SetFathers | 4.8 / 5 | 57 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Dardevle 1516 SpoonsDardevle | 4.6 / 5 | 148 | 4.0 / 5 |
| 6Pcs Saltwater Fishing Lures with Box6PCS | 4.9 / 5 | 41 | 3.9 / 5 |
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Questions about the Johnson SM11/8-GLD
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What weight is the Johnson SM11/8-GLD spoon?
It weighs 1-1/8 ounce, listed at 18.14 grams.
How many spoons come in the package?
It's sold as a single lure, per the listed piece count of 1.