Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Syclops 00, 3/16oz Silver / Red fishing spoon #5038

A crisp 'USA' stamp on the concave silver surface marks this piece as a genuine American-made Mepps spoon. At 1 1/2" (4cm) in length, this Mepps Syclops 00 (Product Code: 5038) showcases a high-visibility silver finish decorated with ten red crescent markings and a distinctive red target eye. Though visually stamped 1/6 oz, the official weight for this 00 model is recorded as 3/16oz (4.5g), making it a versatile choice for casting with light tackle. The terminal hardware consists of a sturdy split ring and a sharp treble hook fitted with a signature red attractor sleeve. This specimen earns a 5/5 condition rating, appearing remarkably well-preserved with its reflective scale pattern and black 'Mepps Syclops 00' branding remaining sharp and legible. Its S-shaped body is engineered for casting and trolling applications, designed to catch light effectively across the textured metal surface.