Museum Archive: Vintage Panther Martin 4, 1/8oz gold spinning lure #23420

Stamped into the gold-finished blade is the Italian heritage and patent number 388544, marking this as a genuine piece of angling history. Weighing in at 1/8oz (4g), the teardrop-shaped lead body retains its original finish and a signature yellow dot, designed for long-distance casting in streams or lakes. This 2" (5cm) specimen, identified by product code 23420, features the iconic shaft-through-blade construction where the blade rotates directly on the wire shaft rather than a traditional clevis. The treble hook is dressed with a brown hair tail, securely bound with red thread to add a focal point during the retrieve. In its current condition, rated 4/5, the lure shows honest signs of age while maintaining clear, legible markings on the concave-convex blade. This Panther Martin 4 is a classic example of the sonic-blade technology that has been a staple in trout boxes for decades.