Museum Archive: Vintage Luhr Jensen Krocodile Die #3, 1/3oz Yellow / Green / Black fishing spoon #0485

Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) in length, this Luhr Jensen classic is a versatile casting and trolling tool that has earned its place in many Great Lakes tackle boxes. The specimen, product code 0485, features a high-visibility finish with a yellow-to-bright-green gradient topped with bold black dots for maximum contrast. At 1/3 oz (10 g), the heavy-gauge metal construction is designed for distance, allowing for long-range casting from piers or boats to reach deeper holding water. The reverse side is stamped with a clean, deep-struck 'KROCODILE' logo and manufacturer details, showcasing its American manufacturing roots. This particular lure is unused and remains in 5/5 condition, with the factory-applied paint and silver-tone backside reflecting light as clearly as the day it was packaged. It comes fully rigged with a robust belly treble hook and a nose-mounted barrel swivel to prevent line twist during a steady retrieve.