Museum Archive: Vintage Cotton Cordell Cordell Ratt'l Spot Minnow, 2/3oz Gray Pearl fishing lure #3841

Stamped clearly on its side is the "Ratt'l Spot MINNOW" name, identifying this sinking model, product code 3841, as a classic American-made lure. Measuring 4 1/4" (11 cm) and weighing 2/3 oz (19 g), the Gray Pearl finish on this specimen is exceptionally well-preserved, showcasing an intricate honeycomb scale pattern that covers the upper flanks. A bold black spot sits behind the gill plate, accented by a red crescent mark and a yellow eye with a crisp black pupil. This noise-producing lure is presented in 5/5 condition, equipped with its original silver-tone treble hooks and ready for casting or twitching techniques. The slim profile was engineered by Cotton Cordell specifically to target species like perch by mimicking slender forage.