Museum Archive: Vintage Cotton Cordell Deep Minnow, 1/4oz fishing lure #20526

Weighing in at 1/4oz (7g), this Cotton Cordell Deep Minnow is a focused deep-diving tool designed for serious cranking. The 2 1/4" (6cm) body features a classic gold-scaled finish that transitions into a dark back, highlighted by a sharp black strike dot near the head. Its long, clear diving lip is engineered to reach depths of 12ft (3.6 m), making it effective for targeting fish holding on deeper structures. This specific specimen, carrying product code 20526, remains in excellent condition with a 5/5 rating, showing the original hardware and clear transparency in the red-tinted gill area. Inside the floating body, an internal rattle provides a subtle acoustic presence during the retrieve. Produced in the USA, the lure reflects the straightforward, high-quality manufacturing that Cotton Cordell is known for among vintage collectors.