Museum Archive: Vintage Luhr Jensen Krocodile Die #3, 1/3oz Frog / Nickel fishing spoon #4048
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| Product Code (SKU) | 4048 |
| Brand | Luhr Jensen |
| Condition: | Used — |
| Weight | 1/3 oz (10 g) |
| Length | 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) |
| Color | Frog / Nickel |
| Country of origin | USA |
Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) in length, this heavy-gauge casting spoon features the classic "Frog" pattern of chartreuse circles over a deep forest green base. Stamped clearly on the polished nickel reverse side with "KROCODILE DIE #3" and the "Hood River, Ore." manufacturing location, this 1/3 oz (10 g) lure represents the durable construction Luhr Jensen is known for. The specimen, identified by product code 4048, includes original hardware consisting of a barrel swivel attached via a split ring at the head and a treble hook at the tail. This particular Die #3 model shows a clean nickel finish on the concave side and well-defined paint on the convex face, earning a 4/5 condition rating. Its slender yet dense profile is engineered specifically for long-distance casting and deep-water trolling where maintaining depth is critical. The distinct white stippling layered over the chartreuse spots provides a subtle level of detail characteristic of vintage paint applications from the Oregon factory.
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