Museum Archive: Luhr Jensen Krocodile Die #5, 1 1/2oz Nickel fishing spoon #4933

Weighing in at a substantial 1 1/2 oz (42g), this heavy-gauge spoon is designed for those long-distance casts and deep-water presentations where reaching the strike zone is critical. The 3 1/4" (8.5 cm) length provides a significant profile in the water, finished in a bright Nickel that maintains a high-visibility flash. This particular specimen, identified by product code 4933, is the Krocodile Die #5, a classic design originating from the Luhr Jensen & Sons workshop in Hood River, Oregon. The lure remains unused in its original vintage red and yellow blister pack, preserving the metal's reflective surface and the factory-sharp treble hook. It comes equipped with a heavy-duty welded ring, engineered to withstand the tension of large salmon or trout. The stamped lettering on the spoon's face remains crisp, a hallmark of the American manufacturing standards that made these spoons a staple in tackle boxes for decades. Instructions on the reverse of the card even highlight technical knots like the Jam Knot, showing the peer-to-peer connection the brand established with anglers. This lure's thick construction allows it to sink quickly to the depths where predators are staging.