a thin substantially flat elongated metal spoon has an attached stabilizing buoyant body member covering a major portion of one surface of the spoon leaving an exposed bill of the spoon for deformation to modify , if desired , the characteristic movements of the lure during movement through the water . the exposed second surface of the spoon is highly reflective and is provided with hook - attaching means . the bill portion is provided with means for attaching the lure to a fishing line . the resultant lure is characterized by being laterally self - stabilized but unstable in a vertical and horizontal direction so as to provide for darting and dipping actions .