Museum Archive: Panther Martin 6, 3/16oz Rainbow Trout spinning lure #4377

Measuring 2" (5 cm) in length, the hardware on this vintage spinner reflects the high-quality Italian production standards of the Panther Martin brand. This Panther Martin 6, identified by product code 4377, features the signature in-line design where the blade is mounted directly onto the shaft without a clevis. The blade showcases a detailed Rainbow Trout pattern on its convex face—complete with a pink lateral stripe and black spotting against a pearlescent white and green background—while the concave side remains a polished gold. A metallic green and red weighted teardrop body brings the total weight to 3/16 oz (6 g), aiding in casting accuracy. Since this specimen is unused, the paint and the bronze-finished treble hook show no signs of age or wear. Its construction highlights the classic approach to spinner design that has remained effective for decades in cold-water streams.