Museum Archive: Vintage Panther Martin 4, 1/8oz Gold spinning lure #4583

Genuine gold plating on the convex blade identifies this 1/8 oz (4 g) spinner as a classic choice for clear water trout. This particular specimen, identified by product code 4583, features the iconic shaft-mounted blade design that is a hallmark of the Panther Martin lineup. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) in length, the lure utilizes a teardrop-shaped black body to concentrate weight. The blade is mounted directly onto the wire shaft, a construction detail noted on the Harrison-Hoge Industries packaging for sending out sonic vibrations. Assembled in the Dominican Republic, the yellow card displays the 4-PMR-G model designation and a Port Jefferson, NY, address. The lure is unused and remains sealed in its original blister pack. Its reverse side lists technical features like the weighted body and razor-sharp hooks.