Museum Archive: Len Thompson #00, 1/2oz fishing spoon #11192

Featuring a bold red and white Canadian flag pattern with a central maple leaf, this spoon reflects the heritage of its Lacombe, Alberta manufacturing. At 1/2 oz (14 g) and a length of 2" (5 cm), the #00 size serves as a versatile tool for casting or trolling applications. This specimen, tracked under product code 11192, is unused and remains in its original carded packaging. The Thompson-Pallister Bait Co. Ltd. has produced these lures since 1929, prioritizing a balanced design that facilitates a consistent slow wobbling action. A silver-tone treble hook is mounted to the base, maintaining the quality standards associated with the Original Series. The reverse of the packaging provides a brief history of the company’s beginnings in Abernethy, Saskatchewan, highlighting nearly a century of production in Western Canada.