Museum Archive: Vintage Lanes Tackle & Bait Lane's Flasher, 1/2oz Nickel fishing spoon #8518

Stamped deep into the bright nickel plating is the 'Lane's Flasher' mark along with its 'Wyoming, N.Y.' origins, identifying this as the classic 1935 design. Weighing in at 1/2 oz (14 g), this spoon is a substantial piece from Lanes Tackle & Bait, a manufacturer that served anglers from the mid-thirties through the early 1980s. The 2 3/4" (7 cm) body is paired with sturdy hardware, including a brass-toned swivel and a sharp treble hook attached via a split ring. The finish on this specific specimen remains exceptionally clean and reflective, earning it a 5/5 condition rating. It represents the mid-century transition of local New York tackle making into a widely recognized regional brand. Collectors will notice the crisp legibility of the stamping on the convex side, which contrasts with the smooth, polished concave interior of the metal. This model 8518 remains a quintessential example of the versatile spoons used for both casting and trolling during the peak of American metal lure production.