Museum Archive: Luhr Jensen Krocodile Die #3, 1/3oz Hammered Nickel / Red #4681

Hammered nickel finishing on this 1/3 oz (10 g) spoon provides a distinct, multi-faceted reflection designed to catch light from various angles. Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm), this Krocodile Die #3, cataloged under product code 4681, represents a versatile piece of hardware built for casting, trolling, and jigging applications. A small red plastic flipper tag is attached to the rear split ring, adding a targeted point of color right next to the hook. This specific specimen remains unused, presenting in excellent condition with its original packaging intact, though the cardboard backing shows some light storage wear and residue from a previous price sticker. While Luhr Jensen has deep roots in Hood River, Oregon, the fine print on the reverse indicates this particular piece was manufactured in Finland for Rapala VMC Corp, reflecting a specific era of the brand's global production history. The narrow, heavy-duty construction of the spoon is tailored for reaching distance during casts and maintaining stability at various retrieval speeds. It features a robust split ring and a sharp treble hook, ready for multi-species freshwater or light saltwater action.