Museum Archive: Vintage Acme Wob-L-Rite, 1/3oz Gold fishing spoon #16996

A bright gold finish catches the light on this 1 1/2" (3.7 cm) casting spoon, a hallmark of Acme’s classic lure lineup. Stamped with the "WOB-L-RITE" name on the concave side, this American-made specimen is identified by product code 16996. The 1/3 oz (9 g) weight provides the density required for distance casting or maintaining stability when trolling. Its hardware features a bronze-toned treble hook secured by a split ring, with an additional ring at the line tie point for easy rigging. In 5/5 condition, the metal body remains unused, displaying its original shine with only the smallest of age-related marks typical of vintage hardware stored over time. The solid construction and simple teardrop profile reflect the functional design heritage of the Acme Tackle Company.