Museum Archive: Luhr Jensen Lil' Kroc (Krocodile Stubby), 3/16oz Nickel / Red fishing spoon #9914

Weighing in at 3/16 oz (4.5 g), this compact spoon represents a rare chapter in the Luhr Jensen catalog. Known officially as the Lil' Kroc (or Krocodile Stubby) under product code 9914, this specimen measures 1 1/4" (3.2 cm) in length. The finish is a classic Nickel / Red split, though visual inspection under UV light reveals the red side has a strong fluorescent glow, making it highly visible in deeper or darker water columns. This heavy-gauge metal body features a deep, stubby curve that sets it apart from the standard elongated Krocodile profiles. The lure remains unused, still mounted on its original retail card from the Hood River, Oregon production era. It comes rigged with a factory treble hook and a top-mounted swivel, ready for casting or vertical jigging for trout and panfish.