Museum Archive: Panther Martin 2, 3/32oz Black / Gold spinning lure #10248

Weighing in at 3/32 oz (2.5 g), this Italian-made spinner showcases the ingenious engineering that established Panther Martin as a staple in trout streams worldwide. The design centers around a black blade decorated with yellow spots, mounted directly onto the central shaft without a traditional clevis. This specific specimen, product code 10248, measures 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) and features a weighted teardrop body in a polished bronze finish. As an unused item still in its original retail blister pack, the components remain in factory state. The convex blade is uniquely shaped to rotate around the weighted body, a technical choice that allows the lure to maintain a deeper profile in moving water. On the back of the card, the manufacturer's label identifies this as a PMR0 GR. 2 in BZ (Bronze) color. This particular construction is favored for its ability to start spinning immediately upon hitting the water, thanks to the precision-cut blade hole.