Museum Archive: Vintage Cotton Cordell Grappler Shad Deep Diver, 2/5oz fishing lure #15051

A vibrant, hand-painted finish featuring bold green vertical bars over a bright yellow-to-orange belly defines this specific specimen. Manufactured in the USA, this Cotton Cordell Grappler Shad Deep Diver carries the product code 15051. At 2 3/4" (7 cm) in length and weighing 2/5 oz (12 g), it presents a substantial shad profile intended for deep-water presentation. Looking closely at the clear, oversized diving lip, you’ll find the classic "Cordell" branding embossed directly into the material. The hardware is comprised of two original, dark-finished treble hooks. This model is designed to reach depths of approximately 10-15 ft (3-4.5 m) depending on line diameter and retrieval speed. The condition is a solid 5/5, exhibiting a clean appearance with no visible surface marks. The large, lifelike eyes are set deep into the head, reflecting the attention to detail that Cotton Cordell brought to their late-20th-century shad designs.