Vintage Cotton Cordell Gay Blade, Silver, 3/4 oz 21 g, #24446

Weighing in at 3/4 oz (21 g), this silver-scaled blade bait showcases the clever engineering that made the Cotton Cordell Gay Blade a staple in many tackle boxes. The 2 1/2" (6.5 cm) body features a characteristic flat plane on the forehead, a design choice intended to generate specific resistance when pulled through the water. Looking at the dorsal spine, you will find three separate attachment points; using the hole nearest the nose permits a faster retrieval speed with less drag. This specimen, marked as product code 24446, is in 4/5 condition. It shows some light paint loss on the weighted nose section where the silver meets the yellow eye accents, but the stamped scale pattern on the sides is still sharp and clear. Two original-style treble hooks are securely attached, rounding out this classic American-made lure. The lead-head construction provides a low center of gravity that keeps the lure upright during deep-water presentations.