Museum Archive: Vintage Cotton Cordell Big O, 2/3oz Natural fishing lure #0884

Featuring a substantial weight of 2/3 oz (19 g), this legendary crankbait reflects the early 1970s design philosophy that revolutionized the bass fishing world. The Natural color pattern on this specimen shows off a classic silver body finished with a fine scale mesh pattern and distinct black dashes along the midline. At a length of 3" (7.5 cm), this specific Big O, identified by product code 0884, retains its original hardware, including two robust silver treble hooks. You can find the hallmark "Big-O" stamp clearly visible on the belly, a signature of its authentic USA manufacturing pedigree. The face is detailed with a deep blue eye and sharp red accents near the gills and on the lip, mimicking the appearance of a forage fish. Its condition is a collector-grade 5/5, preserved well enough to look just as it did when it left the Cotton Cordell factory. The short lip is characteristic of the original design intended for navigating through cover. Both silver-tone treble hooks remain bright and intact, mounted securely to the body hangers.