Museum Archive: Vintage Luhr Jensen Krocodile Die #5, 3/4oz Yellow / Green / Nickel fishing spoon #4470

Black dots over a split yellow-and-green face give this spoon a classic frog-like aesthetic that has stood the test of time. Flipping the lure over reveals the KROCODILE DIE #5 stamp deeply pressed into the polished nickel plating, alongside the LUHR JENSEN HOOD RIVER ORE mark of origin. Measuring 3 1/4" (8.5 cm) and weighing 3/4 oz (23 g), this heavy-duty casting iron is built for long-range delivery when targeting staging salmon or deep-water lake trout. The product code 4470 denotes a piece of Luhr Jensen history, featuring a durable treble hook and robust split rings typical of their Oregon-based production. Rated at a 4/5 for condition, the specimen presents a bright, clean paint job on the convex side and a highly reflective finish on the reverse. The heavy gauge metal construction provides the mass needed to reach depth quickly when casting from shore or trolling at various speeds.