Museum Archive: Vintage Luhr Jensen Manistee 3, 1/3oz Silver / Blue fishing spoon #14270

Stamped clearly on the back of the polished chrome blade, the "Manistee" branding marks this specimen as a pre-Rapala merger era lure from the classic Luhr Jensen lineup. This 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) spoon features a striking split-color design, where a deep metallic blue occupies half the blade's surface against a high-luster silver. Weighing in at 1/3 oz (9 g), the lure is equipped with its original hardware, including a robust barrel swivel and a substantial treble hook secured by a heavy-duty split ring. Manufactured in the USA before the company's acquisition, this specific Manistee 3, cataloged under product code 14270, showcases the traditional build quality that made Luhr Jensen a staple in Great Lakes and West Coast tackle boxes. The finish remains vibrant and well-preserved, showing only light signs of its history, earning it a solid 4/5 condition rating. The blue paint retains a subtle flake texture that catches the light differently than the smooth silver side.