Museum Archive: Vintage Thomas Buoyant, 1/4oz Black / Yellow fishing spoon #3893

Measuring 1 3/4 inches (4.5 cm) in length, the spoon features a classic profile that has made Thomas Fishing Lures a favorite among trout and panfish anglers. This particular Thomas Buoyant, listed under product code 3893, is finished in a bold black on the convex side and decorated with a series of vibrant orange, yellow, and green dots. On the concave reverse, the metal is coated in a bright yellow paint and clearly stamped with the manufacturer's name, the Buoyant trademark, and its 1/4 oz (7 g) weight. The lure is equipped with a sturdy split ring and a sharp treble hook, designed for reliable performance during casting or trolling. The condition of this American-made specimen is a clean 5/5, with the painted details remaining sharp and the metal body showing no signs of heavy use. The stamping on the yellow side is deeply set and legible, characteristic of the production quality found in older USA-made Thomas lures.