Museum Archive: Panther Martin 2, 3/32oz Gold spinning lure #4358

Tipping the scales at exactly 1/16 oz (1.77 g), the gold-plated blade on this spinner is engineered for high-visibility flash in the water. This specimen, identified by product code 2-PMR-G, is a Size 2 lure measuring 2" (5.08 cm) in length. It remains unused in its original vintage factory packaging, which notes that the components were manufactured in the USA and assembled in the Dominican Republic by Harrison Hoge Industries. The design utilizes a shaft-mounted, convex/concave blade that sits directly on the wire, a technical choice that differentiates it from standard clevis-style spinners. The weighted body is finished in a deep black with vibrant yellow dots, paired with a sharp, bronzed treble hook. As detailed on the reverse of the yellow card, the compact construction is intended to allow the lure to cast like a bullet even in small-stream environments.