Museum Archive: Panther Martin 4, 1/8oz Blue Trout spinning lure #5012

Shimmering with a holographic Blue Trout finish, this specimen features a blade printed with four distinct dark spots over a gradient of blue and silver. It is an unused example of the Panther Martin 4, still housed in its original Harrison Hoge Industries packaging from Port Jefferson, NY. This 1/8 oz (4 g) lure utilizes the classic teardrop body design, painted in a matching deep blue to complement the holographic blade. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) in total length, the construction highlights the signature through-shaft blade mount which allows the metal to rotate directly on the wire without a clevis. The Dominican Republic-made hardware includes a sharp treble hook, protected behind the clear blister pack. The yellow carding, marked with product code 5012, remains vibrant and indicates the specimen is in unused condition, having never seen the water.