Museum Archive: Vintage Acme Little Cleo, 1/8oz Copper / Red fishing spoon #6537

Stamped into the metallic, concave back of this 1/8 oz (3.5 g) spoon are the recognizable 'LITTLE CLEO' brand and weight identifiers. This specimen, listed under product code 6537, features a bold two-tone aesthetic with one half finished in warm copper and the other in a reflective, metallic red. At a length of 1 1/4" (3 cm), the lure retains the iconic humped shape that has made Acme's USA-made spoons a staple in tackle boxes for decades. Both the copper and red sides are in excellent shape, showing a bright, clean surface that supports a 5/5 condition rating. The hardware includes a vintage-style treble hook attached via a strong split ring, with a second split ring at the line tie to facilitate a steady connection. Each component is well-preserved, from the sharp hook points to the unblemished metal body. Anglers typically choose this 1/8 oz (3.5 g) size when targeting trout or panfish in smaller streams and ponds.