Museum Archive: Vintage Thomas Buoyant, 1/4oz Trout / Nickel fishing spoon #4656

Measuring exactly 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) in length, this spoon features a distinctive notched profile along the upper edge that mimics a dorsal fin. The Trout / Nickel finish on this specific specimen, cataloged under product code 4656, displays a vibrant pink lateral line and deep teal back accented by clean black spotting. On the reverse side, the polished nickel surface is deeply stamped with the Thomas Buoyant name and USA origin, alongside a T102 model designation. Weighing in at 1/4 oz (7g), the metal body provides the necessary density for various casting and trolling techniques. The hardware consists of a sturdy split ring and a sharp treble hook showing no significant wear. This lure is found in 5/5 condition, maintaining a high-gloss finish and sharp, well-defined paint transitions.