Museum Archive: Vintage Thomas Cyclone, 1/8oz Red Trout fishing spoon #8306

Embossed with a deep, scale-like texture, the front surface of this spoon captures a vibrant Red Trout finish that transitions from a bright gold to a warm copper-red. Measuring 1 1/4" (3cm) and weighing 1/8oz (4.3g) according to documentation, this Thomas Cyclone is a classic piece of American-made hardware, cataloged under product code 8306. The reverse side features the crisp, original stamping identifying the manufacturer and the S514 model designation, with the metal itself showing a 1/6oz engraving. Six hand-painted dots—three orange and three black—provide the distinct visual contrast required for this specific color profile. Provided with its original hardware, including a sturdy split ring and sharp treble hook, the lure is in 5/5 condition. The level of detail in the metalwork is characteristic of the quality control maintained by the Thomas company in the USA.