Museum Archive: Vintage Acme Thunderbolt, 1/8oz Golden Trout fishing spoon #7194

Stamped clearly on the reverse side of this brass spoon are the Acme and Thunderbolt identifiers alongside its weight mark. The Golden Trout pattern features a polished gold finish accented by a sequence of hand-applied red, black, and yellow dots along its flanks. Measuring 1 1/4" (3cm), this piece is a classic example of American lure craftsmanship from Acme, cataloged under product code 7194. While officially listed as 1/8oz (3.5g), the lure bears a stamped 1/10 oz mark, a variation often encountered by collectors of these vintage series. The hardware consists of a sturdy split ring connecting the body to a sharp, silver-toned treble hook, with the entire assembly maintaining a highly preserved 5/5 condition. The paint remains vibrant, and the gold plating shows no loss of luster, making it a prime candidate for a dedicated trout collector's display. Casting this lure into light current or trolling it behind a boat are the intended methods for this lightweight metal spoon.