Museum Archive: Vintage Cotton Cordell 3.5 Minnow RLM510, 1/4oz fishing lure #20597

Weighing in at 1/4oz (7g), this floating minnow features a classic slim profile measuring 3 1/2" (9cm). The silver-finished upper body transitions into a clean white belly, highlighted by a subtle red gill mark and a single black spot positioned just behind the realistic eye. Developed in the USA under product code 20597, the RLM510 model is built with an internal rattle chamber to provide auditory appeal during casting or trolling sessions. A clear, shallow-running diving lip allows the lure to reach depths of approximately 4ft (1.2m). The hardware consists of two treble hooks, and the specimen is presented in a well-preserved 5/5 condition. Its design serves as a versatile choice for anglers pursuing species ranging from perch and trout to pike and salmon.