Museum Archive: Vintage Cotton Cordell Nothing, 2/5oz Shad fishing lure #24073

Shad-patterned paint covers the compact 2 1/4" (5.5cm) frame of this Cotton Cordell Nothing. Weighing 2/5oz (12g), the lure is engineered for the long-distance casting often required when working water near dams or along the surf. The finish on this specific specimen remains in excellent 5/5 condition, showing clean silver-white sides and a dark grey back typical of vintage USA-made lures. Identified by product code 24073, this sinking model features a cupped face designed for a quick surface retrieve to mimic a fleeing baitfish. Its hardware is well-preserved, including a belly treble and a trailing hook dressed with white feathers and a distinct red thread wrap. Bright yellow eyes with black pupils provide a sharp focal point on the head. Since this is a slow-sinking lure, it allows for a varied approach before the line is tightened for a topwater presentation.