Museum Archive: Vintage Lanes Tackle & Bait Lane's Sparkl-l Wobbler, 1oz Nickel / Red Eyes fishing spoon #8928

Three ruby-red glass beads catch the light along the spine of this heavy-duty nickel spoon. Stamped clearly with 'LANE'S SPARK-L WOBBLER PAT. PEND.' and its origin in 'WYOMING, N.Y.', this specimen represents the early output of Lanes Tackle & Bait from their 1935 debut. Weighing in at 1oz (28g) and measuring 4" (10cm), the metal body features a distinctive curved profile designed for casting and trolling applications. Product code 8928 identifies this specific model, which showcases the craftsmanship of the New York-based firm that operated until the early 1980s. The surface is exceptionally well-preserved, reflecting a 5/5 condition rating with the original terminal hardware and glass eye inserts remaining firmly intact.