Museum Archive: Vintage Cotton Cordell Ratt'l Spot, 2/3oz fishing lure #17055

Finished in a distinctive off-white bone pattern with a detailed black scale mesh along the spine, this Cotton Cordell Ratt'l Spot carries the manufacturer's name stamped clearly on its flank. This lipless crankbait, designated with product code 17055, measures 4 1/4" (11 cm) and feels substantial at 2/3 oz (19 g). The visual profile is accented by a bold black gill spot and a subtle red crescent at the throat, intended to mimic the look of a gizzard shad. Its hardware remains bright and the finish shows almost no signs of use, resulting in an excellent condition rating of 5/5. As a sinking, noise-making lure, it operates at a variable depth depending on retrieval speed, making it useful for both casting and trolling techniques. The line tie is securely mounted on the dorsal ridge, ensuring the specimen maintains its intended orientation during a sink-and-retrieve sequence.