Museum Archive: Vintage Cotton Cordell Bait Bonanza , 1/2oz Baby Bass fishing lure #12866

A classic Baby Bass color scheme defines the finish of this vintage specimen, featuring a dark green back that fades into silvery-gold scales with prominent black spotting. Weighing in at 1/2oz (14g), the sinking nature of this lure makes it a versatile choice for both casting and trolling across various water columns, allowing for a variable depth presentation. The 3" (7.5cm) profile is accented by a vibrant red eye and detailed gill plate patterns, reflecting the manufacturing standards of its USA origin. Cotton Cordell produced the Bait Bonanza, identified by product code 12866, as a noisy rattlin-style lure intended for a wide range of species including Pike, Zander, and Perch. Both original treble hooks and the top-mounted line tie are well-preserved, maintaining a high 5/5 condition rating. The flat-top head design is characteristic of this model, which was built to stand up to the rigors of freshwater angling.