Museum Archive: Panther Martin 4, 1/8oz Gold / Red spinning lure #4372

Weighing 1/8 oz (4 g), this classic spinner utilizes a gold blade decorated with distinctive red polka dots. The lure is built with the signature through-shaft blade design that allows for rotation directly on the wire. Carrying product code 4372, this specimen remains in its original Harrison Hoge Industries blister pack, marked with the Port Jefferson, NY, address. Since it is unused, the dark finish of the weighted teardrop body and the treble hook are in a well-preserved state. The carding features the traditional yellow and blue branding, including a vintage promotional offer on the reverse alongside a black-and-white fishing photo. This specific model, labeled 4-PMRSAL-G, showcases the 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) construction that established Panther Martin as a staple for trout and panfish anglers. The packaging also references the manufacturer's website and physical Columbia St. address, marking a specific era in the brand's history of lure production.