Museum Archive: Vintage Cotton Cordell Deep Minnow , 1/4oz Rainbow Silver fishing lure #9110

Silver cross-hatch scaling defines the body of this Cotton Cordell Deep Minnow, which measures 2 1/4" (6cm) and weighs 1/4oz (7g). Finished in the Rainbow Silver pattern, the lure sports a vibrant purple head cap that transitions into a silver-foiled torso marked by a prominent black 'kill spot'. This particular 9110 product code model features a red-tinged throat area just beneath the large, clear diving bill. Engineered to reach depths of up to 11.8ft (3.6m), the floating body includes internal rattles that provide a distinct sound signature during a deep-trolling or casting session. The hardware consists of two sharp treble hooks, showing the quality expected from a lure crafted in the USA. Rated at a condition 5/5, the finish remains bright and clear across the entire textured surface. The forward split ring is mounted directly onto the diving lip to maintain a consistent tracking line when under tension.