Museum Archive: Vintage Acme Little Cleo (1980s), 1/3oz nickel/blue fishing spoon #21557

Nickel and blue finishes split this 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) spoon vertically, marking it as a distinctive transitional model from the early 1980s. Weighing in at 1/3 oz (9 g), this specific Acme Little Cleo (Product Code: 21557) dates back to the period shortly after Acme acquired the legendary design from Seneca, making it a noteworthy piece for collectors of American-made tackle. The high-polished nickel side provides a classic metallic flash, while the deep blue half offers a color contrast often used to target salmon and trout in various light conditions. This 5/5 condition specimen remains exceptionally clean, retaining its original bronze-tone treble hook and robust split ring attachment. Manufactured in the USA, the metalwork on this 1980s edition is crisp, representing the brand's early manufacturing standards while maintaining the iconic teardrop silhouette intended for casting and trolling.