Museum Archive: Cotton Cordell Minnow RLM512, 1/4oz Smoky Joe fishing lure #10287

Coming out of the USA factory, the Smoky Joe color scheme on this slender profile is a classic choice for targeting everything from zander to pike. This Cotton Cordell Minnow RLM512, tracked via product code 10287, measures a versatile 3 1/4" (8cm) and weighs in at 1/4oz (7g). As a floating model, it is built to dive to depths of 4ft (1.2 m), making it suitable for both casting and trolling techniques. The specimen is unused, though the original blister packaging shows some wear from storage over the years. Its finish features a white-to-smoke gradient with the signature black flank spot that many anglers rely on when chasing salmon, trout, and perch. The hardware includes original treble hooks and a clear diving lip integrated into the head design.