Museum Archive: Vintage Luhr Jensen Krocodile Die #5, 1oz Frog / Brass fishing spoon #8110

A polished brass foundation gives substantial heft to this Hood River, Oregon-made casting and trolling spoon. Adorned with a classic "Frog" pattern on its face, the lure features five distinct yellow spots with dark centers set against a deep forest green paint. The reverse side reveals the clear manufacturer stamp "LUHR JENSEN" and the "KROCODILE" name, alongside the original inventory sticker for product code 8110. Weighing in at 1oz (28g), the thick metal body is designed for reaching distances that lighter spoons cannot touch. Its length of 3 1/4" (8.5cm) pairs with a heavy-duty treble hook secured by a solid split ring, showing a very well-preserved finish. This specimen rates a 5/5 for its clean surfaces and crisp lettering. The brass underbelly provides a natural flash in the water column when paired with the high-contrast green top-side finish during long-range retrieves.