Museum Archive: Vintage Cotton Cordell LIveLiest Cordell's lures, 1/2oz Nickel / White spinning lure #0984

Nickel-plated and stamped with the classic "LIveLiest Cordell's lure" script, the oversized Colorado blade serves as the centerpiece for this vintage spinnerbait. Coming from the American tackle pioneers at Cotton Cordell under product code 0984, the 1/2 oz (14 g) weight class is designed for steady retrieves through mid-depth structure. The white-painted lead head remains in solid condition, rated 4/5, showing only minor signs of its age while retaining a clear eye detail. Its wire frame construction is typical of early USA-made spinnerbaits, connecting the swivel-mounted blade to a stout single hook designed for hooksets in heavy cover. The white body segment extends towards the hook shank, providing a high-contrast target against the flash of the nickel blade. Anglers often used these lures for targeting bass near submerged wood or weed lines.