Museum Archive: Vintage Luhr Jensen Flutter Spoon, 3/16oz Green fishing spoon #14181

Spanning 3 1/4" (8.5 cm) in length, this thin-gauge metal spoon represents the specialized trolling tackle manufactured by Luhr Jensen in the USA. Its 3/16 oz (6 g) weight identifies the 14181 as a Flutter Spoon, a tool designed specifically for trolling depths behind downriggers or weights. The lure features a vibrant green finish on the face, punctuated by several dark circular spots and white highlights that create a high-contrast pattern. On the reverse side, the metal body is stamped with a hammered or dimpled texture to catch and reflect light in various directions. This particular specimen is in 4/5 condition, showing some light paint wear near the attachment points that reveals the underlying metal. It remains rigged with its original heavy-duty treble hook and sturdy split rings at both the nose and tail.