Museum Archive: Cotton Cordell Suspending Spot, 2/5oz Blue fishing lure #9917

Dipped in a vibrant blue hue along its dorsal ridge, this 3" (7.5 cm) lipless crankbait is a classic example of Arkansas-made tackle. At 2/5 oz (12 g), the Suspending Spot is designed specifically to hang in the water column when the retrieve is paused, a distinct departure from the faster-sinking original Super Spot. This particular specimen is unused, preserved in its original 1997-dated packaging which carries the bright orange "New Suspending Model" circular sticker. The lure's internal construction features a tuned sound chamber designed to emit a rattle and vibration during casting or trolling. It comes equipped with sharp Excalibur rotating treble hooks, a high-end detail for lures of this era. Manufactured in Fort Smith, AR, USA, this piece carries the product code 9917 and remains a staple for targeting everything from pike and perch to salmon and trout.