Museum Archive: Vintage Thomas Buoyant, 1/4oz Black Trout / Yellow fishing spoon #5545

Stamped into the yellow-painted underside, the "THOMAS BUOYANT" name remains sharp and legible on this 1 3/4" (4.5cm) metal spoon. This specific specimen, identified by product code 5545, carries the iconic Black Trout pattern—a dark finish decorated with a rhythmic sequence of green, red, and yellow dots. Weighing 1/4oz (7g), the lure is in exceptional condition, rated 5/5, showing a clean surface and well-preserved paint. Its construction features a slight offset bend and a side fin detail that creates a specific profile in the water, a signature design of the Thomas company's USA-made lures. The hardware includes a sturdy split ring at the rear attached to a bright silver treble hook, while a single hole at the nose serves as the attachment point for casting or trolling.