Museum Archive: Vintage Cotton Cordell Wally Diver, 1/2oz Tiger fishing lure #11905

Tiger patterning in vibrant green, gold, and orange covers the body of this specimen, cataloged under product code 11905. Crafted in the USA, the 3 1/4" (8 cm) profile is a classic in the Cotton Cordell lineup, specifically designed to reach depths of 9-11 ft (2.7-3.3 m) when casting and diving as deep as 14-18 ft (4.3-5.5 m) while trolling. The 1/2 oz (14 g) weight balances with an internal rattle chamber, providing an audible presence for hunting perch, zander, and pike. This floating model features a large, clear diving lip and iconic yellow eyes with black pupils that stand out against the scaled finish. Both the original paint and the belly-mounted treble hooks are preserved in 5/5 condition, maintaining the lure's historical integrity as a staple for deep-water presentation. The dark vertical bars across the back transition smoothly into the metallic gold sides, reflecting the high-quality production standards Cotton Cordell is known for in their vintage series.