Museum Archive: Vintage Cotton Cordell Wally Diver, 1/2oz Perch fishing lure #8888

Perch-patterned finishes like the one on this 1/2 oz (14 g) specimen have long been a staple for walleye and bass anglers looking to match common forage. Measuring 3 1/4" (8 cm) in length, this Cotton Cordell Wally Diver, product code 8888, is a dedicated deep-runner built for both casting and trolling. When cast, the lure reaches depths of 8.8 - 10.8 ft (2.7 - 3.3 m), but it truly shines on a troll where it can dive between 14.1 - 18.0 ft (4.3 - 5.5 m). The body features a mesh-textured green back with dark vertical bars that transition into a bright yellow flank and a warm orange belly. Its large, clear diving lip includes a factory-installed split ring on the line tie to ensure a true-running path. This floating, noise-making model is equipped with two bronze-finished treble hooks. The overall condition is excellent, rating a 5/5 with the paint and clear eyes showing very little evidence of time or use.