Acme Little Cleo 3/4oz Gold

The Acme Little Cleo 3/4oz Gold spoon is a compact, hard-bodied lure built to trigger strikes from a wide range of freshwater and saltwater predators. Its distinctive hump-backed profile creates a seductive, erratic wiggling motion that mimics the panicked escape of wounded baitfish—exactly what pike, bass, walleye, salmon, steelhead, and trout can't resist. Weighing three-quarters of an ounce, it casts far enough to reach reluctant fish and sinks fast enough to work deeper water without constant adjustment.

What makes the Little Cleo stand out is its proven track record. This design has been refined over decades and remains a go-to choice for anglers who want reliable, no-nonsense tackle. Whether you're working current breaks for steelhead, casting around weed edges for pike, or jigging deep holes for walleye, this spoon delivers the action that gets bites. The gold finish reflects light effectively across a range of water conditions, making it a versatile option for dawn, dusk, and mid-day presentations.

The Little Cleo works equally well on spin tackle or baitcasting gear and needs minimal technique—just cast, retrieve, and let the spoon do the work. It's the kind of lure that earns a permanent spot in your tackle box because it actually catches fish, not because it's trendy.

Key Features

• Distinctive hump-backed shape generates seductive wiggling action
• 3/4 ounce weight for good casting distance and depth reach
• Gold finish maximizes light reflection across variable water conditions
• Proven effective on pike, bass, walleye, salmon, steelhead, and trout
• Hard-bodied construction for durability and consistent performance

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish will the Little Cleo catch?

The Little Cleo is effective on pike, bass, walleye, salmon, steelhead, and trout—essentially any predatory gamefish drawn to flash and erratic movement.

Is the 3/4oz size good for casting distance?

Yes. At three-quarters of an ounce, it casts well on standard spin and baitcasting gear and reaches good distance without requiring heavy tackle.

Why does the Little Cleo have that humped-back shape?

The unique hump-backed design creates the spoon's signature seductive wiggling action, which triggers strikes from predatory fish.

Can I use the Little Cleo in saltwater or just freshwater?

The Little Cleo is proven on both saltwater species like salmon and steelhead and freshwater fish like pike, bass, and walleye, though the gold finish version is particularly suited to freshwater conditions.