Museum Archive: Vintage Acme Little Cleo (1980s), 1/3oz Fire tiger fishing spoon #21864

Weighing in at 1/3 oz (10 g), this transitional 1980s specimen represents the era immediately following Acme’s acquisition of the brand. The Fire tiger pattern features a vibrant UV-reactive gradient from a deep orange spine to a golden-yellow midsection, finished with a bright green edge and classic dark tiger stripes. On the reverse, the high-polished gold surface is clearly stamped with "LITTLE CLEO," the "1/3 OZ." weight, and the "WIGL LUPE" mark, which is a nod to the lure's heritage. This 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) spoon is rigged with a robust split ring holding a bronzed treble hook that shows minimal signs of age. Rated at 5/5, the lure remains in exceptional shape, with the original paint and metallic plating maintaining their factory-like brilliance. Cataloged under product code 21864, it is a noteworthy piece for those specifically seeking transitional Acme production models.