Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Spoon 1, 1/4oz Gold / Red fishing spoon #3997

Red scale-patterned holographic tape covers the face of this 1/4 oz (7 g) casting spoon, providing a sharp contrast against its polished gold-finished body. Measuring exactly 2" (5 cm) in length, this Mepps Spoon 1 features a distinct stamped "U.S.A." mark on the reverse side, identifying its manufacturing origin. The white block lettering on the front clearly labels the model and size 1. A gold-plated treble hook is fitted at the rear, protected by a bright red plastic sleeve on the shank which matches the main color scheme. This specimen remains in 5/5 condition with a bright, clean finish and intact decals. Cataloged under product code 3997, the spoon's construction relies on a classic teardrop shape with split rings installed at both ends.