Museum Archive: Cotton Cordell Cordell Red Fin, 3/8oz Silver / Blue / Red fishing lure #9699

Silver-scaled sides paired with a vibrant blue back and red throat accents define the aesthetic of this classic American minnow. Weighing in at 3/8 oz (10.5 g), the lure measures exactly 4" (10 cm) in length and carries the product code 9699. Designed as a shallow runner, it operates at a depth of 0 - 2 ft (0 - 0.6 m), making it a specific choice for targeting perch, zander, and pike via casting or trolling. Although the red and clear plastic case shows some wear and the seal is broken, the specimen inside is unused, maintaining a condition rating of 6. Dual treble hooks are secured to the silver belly, which features the stamped manufacturer's name. The clear diving lip is angled for a surface-oriented presentation, typical of the Cotton Cordell production from the USA.