Museum Archive: Vintage Luhr Jensen Krocodile Die #4, 1/2oz Gold / Red fishing spoon #5779

Gold plating provides the foundation for this 1/2 oz (14 g) casting spoon, a design that has earned its keep in tackle boxes across the Pacific Northwest and the Great Lakes. Measuring 2 1/2" (6.5 cm) in length, this Luhr Jensen Krocodile Die #4 features a red scale-patterned prismatic insert on the convex face, acting as a high-visibility focal point during the retrieve. The stamping on the concave side—marking it as a Luhr Jensen from Hood River, Oregon—connects this lure to the brand's historical roots. Designed with a narrower and thicker profile than many traditional spoons, this model is built for casting distance and reaching deeper water columns where staging salmon or trout often hold. The specimen, identified by product code 5779, retains its original hardware including a sharp treble hook and a front-mounted barrel swivel. Regarding the physical state, the finish remains bright and the stamps are crisp, earning a condition rating of 5/5. This particular "DIE #4" designation refers to the specific mold used to achieve its characteristic wobbling motion.