Museum Archive: Luhr Jensen Krocodile, 1/3oz Rainbow Trout fishing spoon #14497

Rainbow Trout patterning with a soft pink lateral stripe and black par markings across a silver-blue gradient gives this 1/3 oz (9 g) spoon a classic aesthetic. Measuring 1 1/2" (4 cm), this Luhr Jensen Krocodile is a dense, heavy-gauge lure designed for deep-water applications whether casting, trolling, or jigging. This specimen is unused, still housed in its original red-bordered blister pack from the Luhr Jensen & Sons era in Hood River, Oregon. Known by product code 14497, it represents the durable manufacturing standards of older USA-made tackle, equipped with a stout split ring and a sharp treble hook. The narrow profile and weight distribution allow it to cut through the water column efficiently, reaching depths where larger predators often hold.