Museum Archive: Vintage Lanes Tackle & Bait Lane's Flasher, 1/2oz Gold fishing spoon #9601

Stamped clearly into the polished metal, the "LANE’S FLASHER" and "WYOMING, N.Y." lettering denotes a piece of angling history from Lanes Tackle & Bait, a company founded in 1935. Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm) in length, the lure features a vibrant gold color and a structural central ridge that defines its teardrop silhouette. Weighing 1/2 oz (14 g), the spoon is equipped with a gold-tone split ring and a sharp, bronze-finish treble hook. Identified by product code 9601, this specimen represents the mid-century craftsmanship found in the USA before the company's closure in the early 1980s. The condition is rated 5/5, showing a highly reflective surface and crisp, legible engravings. A single attachment hole is positioned at the tapered head, intended for direct line tie or a snap swivel during casting or trolling sessions.