Museum Archive: Vintage Cotton Cordell Gay Blade, 2/5oz nickel fishing #20994

A substantial weight of 2/5 oz (12 g) ensures this USA-made blade bait reaches the depths where active predators reside. Measuring 2" (5 cm) in length, this Cotton Cordell Gay Blade, identified by Product Code 20994, features a classic nickel base accentuated by a vibrant blue honeycomb scale pattern along its upper ridge. The construction includes a specialized flat plane on the forehead designed to generate consistent water pressure during the retrieve. Versatility is built directly into the lure via multiple attachment holes on the dorsal spine; choosing a hole closer to the head allows for faster speeds by decreasing resistance. Showing character from its time in a tackle box, the lure is in a solid 4/5 condition, with the silver finish and prominent black strike dot remaining highly visible. The lead-weighted head section and original silver-tone treble hooks reflect its authentic vintage manufacturing standards. Positioning the line on the rearward holes increases the pull against the water, making it a technical tool for vertical jigging or slow-rolling across deep structure.