Acme Little Cleo 1/4oz Chrome/Blue

The Acme Little Cleo 1/4oz Chrome/Blue spoon is a lightweight casting lure built for anglers targeting salmon, steelhead, and trout in streams, rivers, and shallow lakes. Its distinctive hump-backed profile creates a tight, seductive wiggling action that triggers strikes from predatory fish—a design that's proven itself across three decades of field use. At a quarter ounce, this spoon casts far enough to cover water efficiently without requiring heavy tackle, making it ideal for both wade fishers and boat anglers working current seams and drop-offs.

The chrome and blue finish delivers visibility and appeal across a range of water conditions. Whether you're targeting fresh-run salmon pushing upstream, steelhead on the swing, or native trout in clear pools, the Little Cleo's compact size and responsive action work as a trailing option behind larger presentations or as a standalone cast-and-retrieve lure. It's equally effective on pike, bass, and walleye when conditions call for a smaller profile spoon—versatility that explains why this design has remained a go-to in tackle boxes for generations.

This is working tackle, not novelty: the Little Cleo's effectiveness comes from the way it moves in the water and how fish respond to that motion, not from hype. If you fish for predatory gamefish and haven't run a Little Cleo spoon, you're leaving bites on the table.

Key Features

• Hump-backed spoon design produces a tight, seductive wiggling action
• 1/4oz weight for efficient casting and control in moderate current
• Chrome and blue finish for visibility and appeal
• Effective on salmon, steelhead, trout, pike, bass, and walleye
• Compact profile works as trailing lure or standalone presentation

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish species will the Little Cleo 1/4oz work for?

The Little Cleo is proven effective on salmon, steelhead, and trout. It also takes pike, bass, and walleye, making it a versatile spoon for a wide range of predatory gamefish.

Is the 1/4oz size suitable for stream fishing?

Yes. At a quarter ounce, this spoon casts well from the bank or while wading and works effectively in moderate current without being so heavy that it becomes difficult to manage on lighter tackle.

Can I use the Little Cleo as a trailing lure or does it work as a standalone cast?

The Little Cleo works both ways—it's effective as a trailer behind larger presentations and as a standalone cast-and-retrieve lure.

What does the chrome/blue finish look like in the water?

The chrome and blue color scheme delivers visibility and appeal across a range of water conditions, making it effective in both clear and slightly stained water.