Museum Archive: Panther Martin 4, 1/8oz Trout spinning lure #4412

A weighted teardrop body allows this 1/8 oz (4 g) spinner to cast like a bullet, reaching those hard-to-hit pockets in fast-moving streams. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) in total length, the lure features the signature Panther Martin design where the blade is mounted directly on the shaft to facilitate a quick rotation. In this Trout color variation, identified by Product Code 4412, the concave blade is finished with a cream base, dark spots, and a soft tan gradient. The body is matched in a clean cream tone, leading back to a feathered tail. This hackle is composed of dark brown fibers with a small red accent to mimic gills or a wound. Distributed by Harrison Hoge Industries and manufactured in Italy, this specimen remains in its original yellow blister packaging. The rear of the card provides safety warnings and technical highlights, noting the plated blade's ability to reflect light from afar. This unused specimen maintains its original factory luster, earning a condition rating of 6.