Museum Archive: Panther Martin 2, 3/32oz Yellow spinning lure #1875

A vibrant yellow body accented with distinct red spots characterizes this Panther Martin 2, a piece of fishing history cataloged under product code 1875. Weighing in at 3/32oz (2.5g) and measuring 2" (5cm), the lure features a silver, concave blade that mounts directly onto the central shaft. Harrison Hoge Industries produced this specific specimen, which remains unused in its original yellow and blue carded packaging. While the hardware is intact, there are visible signs of shelf wear on the blister pack and the blade shows the subtle darkening common with decades-old vintage tackle. The treble hook is securely attached behind the weighted teardrop-shaped body, designed for casting in smaller streams or rivers. This particular model, the 4PMR-S, highlights the brand's long-standing reliance on simple, high-contrast patterns.