Museum Archive: Cotton Cordell Wally Diver, 1/4oz Tiger fishing lure #11418

Featuring a vibrant Wally Green (Tiger) finish with dark vertical bars over a gold-to-green gradient, this specimen exemplifies the classic design profile of a deep-diving minnow. This lure is unused and remains in its original packaging, preserving the integrity of its components. Weighing 1/4 oz (7 g) with a length of 2 1/2" (6.3 cm), it is optimized for reaching significant depths. As a "Grande Plongée" or Deep Diver, it is capable of reaching up to 20 ft (6 m) when trolled or between 6 ft (1.8 m) and 8 ft (2.5 m) during a standard cast. Identified by product code 11418 (CD822), this specific unit was assembled in El Salvador. The clear, elongated diving lip is designed to move the lure down through the water column quickly, while the internal rattle provides a distinct auditory profile in stained water. It features two sharp treble hooks secured by durable split rings, characteristic of the Cotton Cordell production standards from this era.