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Cotton Cordell 8000 Big-O, #11 8011 Smokey Joe Color

$14.99

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Description

Cotton Cordell 8000 Big-O, #11 8011 Smokey Joe Color. About 3" long not including the lip. Used with some minor wear but in overall good 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
Variable, Cranking
Techniques
Cranking, Trolling
Conditions
Vegetation, Wood, Rocky
Size3 in (76 mm)
SeasonYear Round
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

Cast the Big-O and retrieve steadily to keep it running consistently; the shorter lip helps it deflect off cover and stay in the strike zone. Work it around bass structure like rocks, stumps, and submerged vegetation, adjusting retrieve speed to match conditions.

Pros

  • Proven, classic Big-O design
  • Shorter lip helps deflect off cover
  • Effective for largemouth and smallmouth bass
  • Vintage lure appeal for collectors

Cons

  • Vintage condition shows minor wear
  • No exact depth/running specs provided

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