Museum Archive: Cotton Cordell Grappler Jr Deep Diver, 1/4oz Perch fishing lure #11425

Finished in a realistic White Perch pattern, the body of this lure showcases the intricate vertical bars and golden-hued scale work Cotton Cordell is known for. This unused specimen, cataloged under product code 11425, remains in its original packaging and measures 2 1/4" (6 cm) with a weight of 1/4 oz (7 g). Built for versatility across casting and trolling techniques, the oversized clear diving lip allows it to reach depths of 1.5 - 2 m (5 - 6.5 ft) when cast and 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft) when trolled. The packaging highlights its origin from the Fort Smith, Arkansas era, a detail often noted by collectors of the brand's deep-diving series. The hardware, including the treble hooks, is in original condition, showing no signs of use or age. This specific model is intended for targeting species such as walleye, salmon, and both large and smallmouth bass in deeper water columns. The clear plastic lip is integrated into the head to maintain stability during high-pressure trolling runs.