Museum Archive: Cotton Cordell Grappler Shad JR Deep Diver, 1/4oz Perch fishing lure #9671

Detailed in a classic Perch color scheme, this Cotton Cordell Grappler Shad JR Deep Diver features the barred green and yellow patterns typical of the baitfish it mimics. It is a deep-diving crankbait designed to reach depths of 5-6.5 ft (1.5-2 m) when casting, or up to 8-10 ft (2.4-3 m) when used for trolling. This specific specimen, bearing product code CD14410 (cataloged as 9671), remains unused in its original packaging. Assembled in Mexico, the 2 1/4" (6 cm) body is paired with a long, clear diving lip that provides the leverage needed to explore deeper structures where walleye and bass often hold. Weighing in at 1/4 oz (7 g), it fits well into light to medium tackle setups. The vintage carding displays the Cotton Cordell logo and specifies its utility for targeting large fish in open water, from smallmouth bass to salmon.