Museum Archive: Vintage Acme Kastmaster, 1oz gold fishing spoon #18198

Gold plating provides a high-visibility flash on this 1 oz (28 g) metal spoon. Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm) in length, the solid brass body features the signature diagonal slab-cut design that has made Acme Tackle Co. a staple in tackle boxes for decades. The "KASTMASTER ACME TACKLE CO" stamp is clearly visible on the polished face, identifying this as product code 18198. Its weight makes it a primary choice for reaching distance or working deeper water where smaller lures might fail. The hardware is well-preserved, consisting of a strong split ring and a sharp treble hook with a dark finish. This example is in 5/5 condition, showing a clean and bright gold tone throughout. Because it is made from a specific alloy, the lure maintains a precise balance during descent and retrieval. A single, clean-cut hole at the tapered end serves as the line attachment point.