Acme Little Cleo 1/4oz Chrome

The Acme Little Cleo 1/4oz Chrome is a compact spoon lure built on a design that's held up in freshwater tackle boxes for over three decades. This isn't a gimmick lure—it's earned its place in the arsenal of serious anglers targeting salmon, steelhead, and trout. The chrome finish delivers reliable flash in clear to moderately stained water, and the lure's hump-backed profile produces a seductive, side-to-side wiggle that triggers strikes from predatory fish.

At a quarter ounce, the Little Cleo is light enough to cast on modest spinning gear and easy to work in small streams or pocket water where bigger spoons would be overkill. That compact size also makes it an effective choice when you're dealing with smaller gamefish or when conditions call for subtlety—though it's equally at home in lakes and larger rivers where walleye, pike, and bass patrol. The chrome plating holds its shine through repeated use and abuse, and the proven action means you're not guessing whether the lure will work.

This is a workhorse lure, not a novelty. If you fish moving water for anadromous species or chase resident warmwater predators, a handful of Little Cleos in your pack covers a lot of ground without taking up space or weight.

Key Features

• Hump-backed spoon design produces seductive wiggling action
• Chrome finish for flash and visibility
• 1/4 ounce weight ideal for light casting gear and small-to-medium water
• Compact size effective on salmon, steelhead, trout, walleye, pike, and bass
• Proven design with three decades of angler reliability

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish species will the Little Cleo work on?

The Little Cleo is effective on salmon, steelhead, and trout, as well as walleye, pike, and bass. Its versatility across both anadromous and resident species makes it a reliable choice in freshwater fisheries.

Is the 1/4 ounce size suitable for light tackle?

Yes. The quarter-ounce weight is designed to cast well on moderate spinning outfits and is particularly effective in smaller streams, pocket water, and situations where lighter presentations are advantageous.

Why does the hump-backed design matter?

The unique hump-backed shape generates a distinctive side-to-side wiggling motion in the water. This seductive action is what triggers strikes and is a core reason the design has remained popular for over 30 years.