Museum Archive: Thomas Buoyant, 3/16oz Blue Trout fishing spoon #10659

Vibrant dots in red, yellow, and black punctuate the Blue Trout finish of this 1 1/2" (4 cm) metal spoon. This Thomas Buoyant, identified by Product Code: 10659, weighs 3/16 oz (5 g) and reflects a design heritage dating back to the brand's 1946 patent. The Hawley, PA-based Thomas Spinning Lures company focused on jewelry-quality plating to create a high-contrast flash. As an unused specimen, the lure maintains its original factory luster without any signs of wear. The construction features a single treble hook and is intended for various techniques, including casting for trout or trolling for salmon and pike. Detailed on its original yellow display card, the piece remains mounted above the classic jumping trout illustration.