Museum Archive: Acme Phoebe, 3/16oz Trout / Nickel fishing spoon #8039

Nickel plating serves as the base for this Acme Phoebe, providing a high-flash reflective surface that peeks through the Trout / Nickel finish. Weighing in at 3/16oz (5.5g) and measuring 1 3/4" (4.5cm), this specific specimen carries the product code 8039 and represents a hallmark of American lure manufacturing. The paint work is particularly striking, with a neon pink dorsal area transitioning into a light blue side, accented by black spots and a stamped scale pattern that creates a sense of depth. Being a Condition 6 item, the lure is unused and remains in its original factory state, with the bronzed treble hook and split ring showing no wear. Its curved, fish-shaped profile is a classic design intended for both casting and trolling applications. The unique hydrodynamics of the Phoebe were engineered to maintain a convincing profile whether retrieved at a steady pace or used in a slow drift through the water column.