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Cotton Cordell

Cotton Cordell 7800 Big-O, #42 7842 Chartreuse Perch Color

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Description

Cotton Cordell 7800 Big-O, #42 7842 Chartreuse Perch Color. About 2 1/2" long not including the lip. Used with some minor wear and marks but overall very good condition, see photos. One of the most successful fishing lures ever made. Fish or collect! Great vintage lure. Tougher color to find and beautiful. 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
Mid Depth, Crankbait/straight Retrieve
Techniques
Cranking, Casting
Conditions
Open Water, Vegetation
Size2.5 in (64 mm)
SeasonYear Round
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

Cast and retrieve to run the Big-O crankbait through the strike zone, especially around bass cover where the shorter lip helps it deflect off obstacles. Retrieve at a steady pace and vary speed to adjust how the lure tracks and triggers strikes.

Pros

  • Proven vintage bass lure with a consistent strike-zone action
  • Shorter lip helps deflect off cover
  • Effective for largemouth and smallmouth

Cons

  • Vintage lure may show minor wear/marks (used condition)

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