Museum Archive: Vintage Luhr Jensen Krocodile, 1/4oz Nickel / Red fishing spoon #16041

Stamped clearly into the metal face are the words "LUHR JENSEN KROCODILE," a mark of quality from a brand that has been a staple in American tackle boxes for decades. This specific specimen features a polished Nickel / Red finish, where a bright red diagonal stripe cuts across the reflective nickel body. Measuring 1 1/2" (3.5 cm) and weighing 1/4 oz (7 g), the 16041 model represents the smaller side of this versatile spoon family, often used for casting toward trout or panfish. The hardware remains remarkably clean, consisting of a front-mounted barrel swivel and a sturdy treble hook attached via heavy split rings. Produced in the USA, the metalwork shows the precise tapering that allows these lures to reach depth quickly. It arrives in unused condition, rating a 5/5, with all the original luster intact on the stamped surface and hardware.