Museum Archive: Vintage Acme Little Cleo, 1/4oz Trout / Nickel fishing spoon #8289

Stamped clearly into the polished nickel on the reverse is the 1/4oz (7g) weight designation along with the recognizable brand stamp. On the front, a Trout color scheme provides high visibility through three vertical bands of pink, blue, and white, detailed with six black dots. Measuring exactly 1 1/2" (4cm), the heavy-gauge metal body is designed for casting or trolling for various game fish. The hardware consists of a strong split ring and a sharp treble hook, both showing no signs of age. Cataloged as product code 8289, this Acme Little Cleo is a classic example of American-made tackle. The specimen is rated 5/5 for condition, as the paint remains crisp and the nickel-plated back retains its mirror-like finish.