Museum Archive: Vintage Big O Cotton Cordell, 1/4oz Brown Perch fishing lure #0356

Brown Perch tones and dark vertical bars define the appearance of this 2" (5 cm) crankbait, providing a natural look in the water. Prominent yellow eyes with black pupils stand out against the darker head, a classic visual trigger on this 1/4oz (7g) Cotton Cordell Big O. Designed as a floating, rattling lure, it reaches depths between 2-4 ft (0.6 - 1.2 m) during casting or trolling, making it a versatile choice for targeting pike, perch, or asp. Under the product code 0356, this specimen represents the legendary "Big O" lineage, a design that famously popularized the square-lip concept to help the lure deflect off underwater cover. The exterior shows very light signs of use, earning a solid 4/5 rating for its well-maintained surface and clear markings. The "CORDELL" branding is cleanly molded into the belly area, a hallmark of these USA-made models.