Museum Archive: Vintage Acme Little Cleo, 1/8oz gold fishing spoon #20234

Stamped clearly into the concave back, the "LITTLE CLEO" lettering identifies this 1/8 oz (3.5 g) spoon as a staple of the Acme lineup. This specific gold-finished lure, identified by product code 20234, features the classic teardrop shape that has been a standard in tackle boxes for decades. Measuring 1 1/4" (3 cm) in length, the body maintains its original luster across the entire metallic surface. The hardware consists of a gold-tone treble hook attached via a robust split ring, characteristic of Acme’s manufacturing standards in the USA. Rated at 5/5, the lure appears exceptionally well-preserved, with the finish showing no degradation and the hook points remaining sharp. Anglers often reach for this weight class when targeting panfish or trout on light spinning gear, relying on the solid brass construction to provide reliable casting distance.