Museum Archive: Vintage Lanes Tackle & Bait Lane's Flasher, 1/2oz Brass fishing spoon #10505

Tipping the scales at 1/2 oz (14 g), this brass spoon represents a classic era of American tackle manufacturing from Lanes Tackle & Bait. Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm) in length, the Lane's Flasher features a solid brass construction that has maintained its integrity since the company's inception in 1935. The concave interior of the lure displays the original stamps, clearly identifying "LANE'S FLASHER" and its origin in "WYOMING, N.Y." under product code 10505. Equipped for both casting and trolling, the hardware consists of a sturdy treble hook and split rings that show the hallmark of careful preservation. This specimen carries a condition rating of 5/5, presenting a well-preserved surface and sharp lettering that collectors look for in Wyoming-made lures. The leaf-like profile and balanced weight make it a substantial piece of angling history from a brand that operated for nearly five decades before closing in the early 1980s.