Museum Archive: Vintage Luhr Jensen Krocodile #4, 1/2oz Nickel fishing spoon #13768

A holographic prism scale inlay provides a catch-light on the convex surface of this 1/2 oz (14 g) nickel-plated spoon. Cataloged as Luhr Jensen product code 13768, the Krocodile #4 is a heavy-gauge casting and trolling lure measuring 2 1/2" (6.5 cm). The back of the lure is clearly stamped with the manufacturer's name and location in Hood River, Oregon, alongside the model designation. It is equipped with original hardware, including a front-mounted swivel and a sharp treble hook paired with a red plastic flapper for added visual attraction. This specific unit remains in 5/5 condition, retaining its high-mirror shine and intact adhesive scale pattern. The narrow, thick profile of the blank is a technical choice by the manufacturer to facilitate long-distance casting into heavy wind or reaching staging salmon in deeper water columns.