Museum Archive: Vintage Thomas Buoyant, 3/16oz Red Trout / White Pearl fishing spoon #4767

Stamped directly into the metal on the white pearl side, the markings identify this 3/16 oz (5 g) specimen as a genuine USA-made Thomas Buoyant. Measuring 1 1/2" (4 cm) in length, the spoon features the iconic Red Trout pattern on its convex face, consisting of yellow, black, and green dots layered over a solid red base. This particular lure, carrying product code 4767, is preserved in 5/5 condition with a clean finish on both the primary red side and the pearlescent white back. Thomas opted for a classic teardrop profile for this model, which is paired here with a bronze-finished treble hook and a robust split ring. Such spoons are traditionally utilized for casting in streams or trolling in lakes, where the 3/16 oz (5 g) weight provides enough mass for accurate placement and depth control.