Museum Archive: Vintage Cotton Cordell Red Fin, 1/3oz Silver fishing lure #10894

A weight of 1/3 oz (9 g) gives this shallow-running minnow the necessary mass for accurate casting towards pike or walleye cover. Measuring 4" (10 cm) in length, the Silver finish is rendered with a dark grey spine that blends into a reflective, scale-patterned side. The head features distinctive blue eyes and red gill accents, which contrast sharply against the metallic body. Stamped clearly with "RED FIN" on its flank, this specimen is identified by Product Code 10894 and includes a fixed metal diving lip designed for depths between 0 and 3.3 ft (0 – 1 m). The lure is equipped with two sharp treble hooks and maintains a 5/5 condition, showing a very clean surface. This American-made classic represents the traditional construction techniques Cotton Cordell is known for.