Museum Archive: Luhr Jensen Krocodile Die #3 UV, 1/3oz Rainbow Trout fishing spoon #5958

The 1/3 oz (10 g) weight of this Die #3 model provides the density required for long-distance casting into headwinds. Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm), the spoon is finished in a detailed Rainbow Trout pattern that transitions from a dark olive back to a pink lateral line over a gold-scaled belly. This specific Luhr Jensen Krocodile, identified by product code 5958, incorporates UV-reactive paint that becomes highly visible in the lower spectrum, a technical addition meant for low-light environments or deeper water columns. Manufactured in the USA at the Hood River, Oregon facility, the lure's construction utilizes a narrow, curved body shape that distinguishes it from wider, traditional fluttering spoons. The hardware consists of a heavy-duty split ring and a barrel swivel at the tie point to help manage line twist during retrieval. This specimen is unused and remains preserved in its original vintage blister pack. The brass-based construction ensures the lure maintains its structural integrity even after repeated contact with rocky bottoms during deep-water jigging or trolling.