Museum Archive: Vintage Thomas Buoyant, 3/16oz Hammered Rainbow Trout / Silver fishing spoon #5823

Stamped clearly on the silver reverse side, the T101 model designation identifies this Thomas Buoyant as a classic piece of American-made tackle history. Weighing 3/16oz (5g) and measuring 1 1/2" (4cm), this specimen features the distinctive Hammered Rainbow Trout pattern. The color palette on the front transitions from a deep magenta-pink to a bright lime-green, accented by six distinct black spots applied across the diamond-shaped facets. The back of the lure is finished in clean silver, bearing the embossed Thomas brand name and weight. A bronze-finished treble hook is attached to the body via a sturdy silver split ring. This specific lure, identified by product code 5823, is in 5/5 condition, maintaining a bright metallic shine across all surfaces. Its unique offset shape is characteristic of this USA-produced series designed for light-tackle casting.