Museum Archive: Luhr Jensen Lil' Kroc (Krocodile Stubby), 3/4oz Nickel / Red fishing spoon #1977

At a weight of 3/4oz (21g), this Luhr Jensen "Lil' Kroc" is a shorter, thicker "Stubby" variation of the classic Krocodile design, specialized for situations requiring a compact profile with significant mass. The spoon's finish is a classic Chrome and Fire Half & Half, split vertically to offer contrasting flash and color. Measuring 2 1/2" (6.5cm) in length, the lure is associated with product code 1977 and bears the manufacturer’s original label on the reverse. This particular specimen is unused, maintaining a condition rating of 6 within its original factory blister pack. The packaging details reflect the brand's history in Hood River, Oregon, and explicitly marks the piece as Made in U.S.A. with a recorded date of 12/13/99. Its heavy-duty construction and rear-mounted treble hook are engineered for long-distance casting or reaching depths that lighter spoons cannot easily access.