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Cotton Cordell

Cotton Cordell 7800 Big-O, #11 8011 Smokey Joe Color

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Description

Cotton Cordell 7800 Big-O, #11 8011 Smokey Joe Color. About 2 1/2" long not including the lip. Used with some minor wear but in overall great condition, see photos. One of the most successful fishing lures ever made. Fish or collect! Great vintage lure. Cordell Big O: Leaderboards don’t lie. The Big-O is a bass pro’s favorite because it repeatedly scores in the strike zone. Shorter lip deflects off cover Modeled after Fred Young’s original balsawood crankbait from 1967 One of fishing’s most copied lures Great for largemouth and smallies More than one million sold in its first season alone See our entire catalog of premium Cordell lures .

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Bass, Largemouth, Smallmouth
Presentation
Subsurface, Crankbait (short Lip Design)
Techniques
Cranking, Casting
Conditions
Open Water, Vegetation, Rocky
Size2.5 in (64 mm)
SeasonYear Round
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

Cast and retrieve to keep the Big-O running in the strike zone. Use it around cover where the shorter lip helps it deflect off obstacles, and vary retrieve speed to trigger strikes from largemouth and smallmouth.

Pros

  • Proven, classic crankbait design
  • Short lip helps deflect off cover
  • Effective for largemouth and smallmouth

Cons

  • Vintage condition may vary by purchase
  • No depth/running info provided in listing

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