Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Syclops 00, 3/16oz Nickel fishing spoon #0971

Reflective nickel plating covers the body of this 1 1/2" (4 cm) spoon, featuring a textured scale pattern on the convex side. Cataloged as product code 0971, this Mepps Syclops 00 carries the vintage charm of American-made tackle. The face is accented with distinctive red graphics that frame the model name, while the reverse side is cleanly stamped with the 'MEPPS MADE IN USA' mark. At a weight of 3/16 oz (4.5 g), the lure is equipped with a dark-finished treble hook that includes a red plastic tube over the shank. This specimen remains in great shape, rated at 4/5, showing only subtle surface marks from its time in a tackle box. It represents a classic era of spoon design where the s-curve geometry was engineered for specific casting and trolling applications.