Museum Archive: Vintage Luhr Jensen Krocodile, 1/3oz Gold / Purple fishing spoon #0873

Gold-toned brass construction serves as the foundation for this 1/3 oz (9 g) Luhr Jensen Krocodile, a design favored by anglers for its versatility in both casting and trolling applications. Identified by product code 0873, this 1 1/2" (4 cm) specimen features a vibrant pink-to-purple prism tape on the face, providing a brilliant holographic flash against the metal body. The reverse side is stamped with a clean and clear "LUHR JENSEN KROCODILE" marking, showing minimal wear. For its age, the lure remains in excellent form with a 4/5 condition rating, displaying a bright finish and well-preserved hardware. A factory-installed barrel swivel is attached to the lead split ring to prevent line twist, while the tail is rigged with a sharp treble hook ready for the water. The narrow, thick profile of this particular spoon is specifically engineered to achieve significant distance when casting into the wind or targeting deeper water columns.