Museum Archive: Vintage Len Thompson #2, 1oz Red / White fishing spoon #0739

Tipping the scales at a substantial 1oz (28g), this spoon feels solid in the hand, a hallmark of the quality Canadian manufacturing Len Thompson has maintained since 1929. The spoon measures 3 1/4" (8cm) in length and features the high-contrast Red / White color pattern, a finish designed for maximum visibility in varied water conditions. On the reverse side, the stamped brass construction is visible, a feature that provides the specific density needed for reaching deeper into the water column during a troll or cast. This specimen, identified by product code 0739, shows a condition rating of 4/5, retaining its vibrant enamel with only minor evidence of its time in a collector's tackle box. The hardware remains robust, featuring a heavy-gauge treble hook attached via a sturdy split ring, ready for targeting northern pike, salmon, or lake trout. Every curve of the brass blank is engineered to mimic the silhouette of a baitfish while maintaining the balance anglers have trusted for nearly a century.