Museum Archive: Acme Stee-Lee, 1/2oz Copper fishing spoon #10369

Hammered copper textures on the convex side create a distinct surface for light reflection on this vintage spoon. The reverse side is smooth, featuring a clear stamp of the manufacturer’s mark and the Acme Stee-Lee name. Identified by product code 10369, this lure weighs 1/2oz (14g) and has a total length of 1 3/4" (4.5cm). It remains in unused condition, showing no signs of previous rigging or fishing wear. The heavy-gauge metal body is paired with a bronze-toned treble hook secured by a split ring at the wider end. Designed and manufactured in the USA, the lure features a simple line-tie hole at its tapered end for attachment. This specific model represents the durable metalwork characteristic of mid-century American tackle production.