Museum Archive: Vintage Luhr Jensen Krocodile, 1/3oz Golden Trout fishing spoon #4490

Stamped clearly on the brass-finished reverse, the Luhr Jensen Krocodile name and its American origin confirm the heritage of this 1 1/2" (4cm) spoon. This specimen, identified by product code 4490, remains in unused condition with a 5/5 rating. The Golden Trout finish is particularly striking, featuring a warm orange gradient along the upper edge that transitions into a gold-scaled body with dark trout-like spotting. Weighing 1/3oz (9g), the lure’s thick-bladed construction is designed for distance casting and reaching deeper water columns where lighter spoons might drift. The hardware remains original and bright, consisting of a front-mounted barrel swivel and a sturdy treble hook. A small, translucent red plastic flipper is attached to the rear split ring, providing a classic visual focal point often found on these vintage casting models. The rear stampings are crisp and deep, indicating a high-quality production run of this narrow-bodied design.