Yes, we claim Len Thompson spoons are the best. Granted, we are biased. Len Thompson was our grandfather so our opinions were formed at an early age. However, it's not only we who make that claim. We've been told countless times by lodge owners, guides, and experienced anglers that Len Thompson lures consistently outperform all other brands. Troll a Len Thompson on one side and an "x" (insert the name of any other brand name spoon) on the other and the Len Thompson side will catch more fish. The reason is because of action.

Our grandfather carried a file and ball peen hammer in his tackle box until his last fishing trip. He continually tweaked his product until he ultimately settled on a shape that allowed the spoon to give a strike-enticing wobble through the greatest range of speeds. We haven't significantly changed that shape since the 1950's. Sure, you can catch fish with other spoons, but Len Thompsons are the best.

Yellow and Red five-of-diamonds is our best selling pattern. We aren't exactly sure why it is so productive, but it's our opinion that the high contrast paint job triggers aggressive, territorial behavior in almost all gamefish. All Len Thompson paint jobs are high contrast. Subtle isn't in our nature, nor generally in the nature of the fish hooked on our product. We believe patterns like Nickel, Brass, or Nickel Blue could possibly be perceived as prey, but if anyone can explain how a stream trout sipping only size 18 mayflies can confuse that food source with a No. 00 YR spoon, we'd like to hear the answer.

Yellow and Red five-of-diamonds is our best selling pattern for a reason. It's an extremely productive pattern for almost all gamefish, but especially well thought of in the North where Lake Trout, Pike and Walleye are the most sought after fish.

It is Richard's opinion that Nickel Blue is the best pattern. Greg also prefers Nickel Blue, but he'll also use 50/50 Brass/Flame (BF) and Reverse Black (P BK). However, experience and your correspondence has taught us that Yellow & Red, Red & White, and FireTiger are great colors to start with in any situation.

Color is secondary in importance to a Len Thompson's ability to catch fish. Obviously, the most important aspect of a Len Thompson lure is the action. This is why, regardless of the color pattern chosen, a Len Thompson will perform time and time again.

Our Color Theory?

There are many theories, but it is best to have a decent selection of Len Thompson lures and experiment until you find the color (and size) that is working that day.

Water Clarity	Colors	Back
Clear	Blue	Silver
Greenish	Green, White	Silver, Brass
Stained	Yellows, Red, Orange, Green, etc	Brass, Silver
Muddy	Flame, Fluorescents	Brass

Contrast in color patterns often seems to help.

Low light	Red, Blue, Orange, Black, Silver
Medium light	Yellows, Red, Orange, Green
High light	Neutral with a splash of brightness

Yes, you most assuredly can. Try yellows and more muted finishes like Nickel Blue. It's certainly fair to say more walleye are taken with leeches on rigs or jigs, but spoons work very well at certain times.

Absolutely, Whitefish and Perch love our smaller spoons. Bang the lure on the rocks or stir up the mud to attract the fish's attention. Then lift it up slightly and jig it quickly so it dances in one spot. Our larger spoons take Pike and Burbot, but they must be jigged; they won't do much on a tip up.

Nothing is better. Len Thompson spoons consistently outperform other more familiar methods of trout fishing. In our opinion, certain spinners work well on small trout, but our spoons tend to catch larger trout. We know of addicted fly fishermen who resort to using small Len Thompson spoons at certain times of the year. Try Flame & White and Green Frog for Rainbows, Cutthroat and Brookies...Yellows for Browns... Orange & Black for Lake Trout... and any color of Len Thompson for Bull Trout. Remember, Yellow & Red and Nickel Blue will work on all species of trout and pretty much any other species of gamefish as well.

The closest Muskie to our factory probably resides in Manitoba (over 1000 miles away). However, we know many experienced Muskie hunters like using large spoons in certain conditions... and who makes a better spoon than Len Thompson?

We don't have any bass nearby. They're an aggressive gamefish, and we're surprised that more bass pros don't use spoons.

We've often used Len Thompsons successfully in BC's famous fresh and saltwater fisheries. One of our customers just returned from Northern B.C. and reported great success salmon fishing with a No. 0 Brass Len Thompson. Vancouver Island steelhead anglers also have a soft spot for straight brass Len Thompsons.

Both the Original Series (brass back) and Platinum Series (nickel back) are successful in a variety of fishing situations. However, there is some merit to the theory that brass/copper should be fished in tainted (unclear) water and silver/nickel should be fished in clear water. A nickel plated spoon like Rainbow Trout may fish a little better than a spoon with a brass back in the cold clear waters found in the North. On the other hand, a brass backed spoon may outperform in the discolored waters closer to home. Remember, color is secondary in importance to the action of a Len Thompson lure.

Fish muddy water with the brightest and flashiest color combinations. However, if the water is too muddy you may want to grab the cards and begin planning your next fishing trip....

We think so. Especially in the North. However, we just spoke with a knowledgeable angler from Illinois who said that the smaller No. 0 spoons are perfect for the 25 to 38lb pike caught at Cree Lake during past visits. We also have a picture in our scrap book of a 28lb Northern caught on a No. 7 Len Thompson (1/5 oz). So, be careful to not overdo it.... a large bait may spook the fish you are after. Again, experimentation is the key to success.