Museum Archive: Vintage Cotton Cordell Wally Diver, 1/4oz Silver fishing lure #7253

A textured silver finish covers the slender body of this 1/4oz (7g) specimen, mimicking the flash of a baitfish beneath the surface. Measuring 2 1/2" (6.3cm) in length, the Cotton Cordell Wally Diver, identified by Product Code 7253, features a substantial clear diving lip engineered to reach depths of 5.9–8.2 ft (1.8–2.5 m) on the cast and up to 10.8 ft (3.3 m) when trolling. The silver scale pattern is accented by a small red eye detail located just above the lip. This floating, noise-making model is equipped with two sharp black treble hooks secured by durable split rings for targeting perch, walleye, and pike. Produced in the USA, the craftsmanship of the body and hardware is evident, and the exterior surface is exceptionally well-maintained, meriting a 5/5 rating. Anglers typically utilize this lure for steady casting or trolling along deep structure where the internal rattle and reflective finish can be most effective.