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Acme Little Cleo Spoon, 1/8 oz, 1.375 in, Firetiger
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- Item weight
- 4.54 g
Quick take
A 1/8 oz ultralight casting spoon with hump-backed shape that delivers seductive wiggling action on a steady retrieve.
The Little Cleo is a compact 1/8 oz hump-backed spoon that wobbles and darts as you reel it in, mimicking a wounded baitfish. This Fire Tiger version suits light and ultralight spinning setups. Reach for it when you are working for trout, panfish and bass.
Best for
- Ultralight spinning for small stream trout
- Panfish in ponds and lakes
- General-purpose spoon fishing from bank or boat
Skip if
- You need long-cast capability; use heavier spoons
- You fish saltwater where freshwater spoons are undersized
Strengths
- Hump-backed shape creates erratic confused-baitfish action
- Ultralight 1/8 oz weight suits light line and sensitive reels
- Time-tested design has caught salmon and steelhead in Great Lakes
Trade-offs
- Light weight limits casting distance in wind
- Wiggling action reduces hookup ratio on aggressive strikes
- Small profile means frequent snags on rocky bottoms
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | casting spoon |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/8 oz |
| Hook type | J-style |
| Action | Wiggling |
| Design | Hump-backed shape |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
- Panfish
When and where to fish it
Its firetiger pattern is a loud one that suits stained and muddy water.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Green, Multi,Nickel Neon Green, Nickel Neon Green | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Multi,Fire TigerThis one | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Silver/Green | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Multi,Metalic Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Silver/Red | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Gold Fluorescent Stripe, Hammered Blue Green Gold, Hammered Green Gold, Multi,Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 OunceThis one | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 1/4 Ounce, 1/4 oz., 1/3 Ounce, 1/3 oz, 1/3 oz., 2/5 Ounce | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 2/3 Ounce, 2/3 oz., 3/4 Ounce, 3/4-Ounce | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Color | Fire Tiger |
| Color family | Firetiger |
| Target species | Trout, Panfish and Bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/8 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Fire Tiger.
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