Museum Archive: Vintage Luhr Jensen Les Davis Hotrod, 3/16oz Nickel fishing spoon #3605

Nickel plating provides a classic, high-flash finish on this 1 1/2" (3.5 cm) spoon, which remains a favorite for collectors of West Coast tackle history. On the concave back, the 'Les Davis Hotrod' name is clearly stamped next to a 1/6 oz marking, even though the standard catalog weight for this 3605 product code is 3/16 oz (5 g). A focused red dot sits on the polished front face near the line tie, offering a simple yet effective visual trigger against the metallic body. This USA-made specimen is in 5/5 condition, exhibiting a bright surface and perfectly intact wire-wrapped swivel hardware. The original treble hook is attached via a sturdy split ring, showing no signs of use or age, reflecting the high state of preservation since its production before the brand's transition under Luhr Jensen.