Museum Archive: Vintage Luhr Jensen Hot Shot 3, 3/16oz Silver / Blue fishing lure #6443

Metallic silver and deep blue finishes dominate the profile of this vintage Luhr Jensen Hot Shot 3, a lure originally crafted for the demanding river conditions of the USA. Weighing in at 3/16oz (5.5g) with a length of 2 1/2" (6.5cm), the lure features a distinctive deep-diving lip molded as part of the body, allowing it to reach depths of up to 8ft (2.5 m) during a trolling run. The chrome silver belly is accented by small red paint marks—one on each side—mimicking a gill or strike point. Rated 5/5, the finish retains a high-gloss luster, showing minimal signs of its age and preserving the original hardware. A single treble hook is attached via a split ring to the belly, and the blue-painted lip features a small metal eyelet for secure line attachment. Luhr Jensen’s reputation for durable trolling plugs is evident in the robust construction of this specific Product Code 6443 model. As a floating type, the plug is designed to surface when tension is released.