Museum Archive: Vintage Cotton Cordell Big O, 1/4oz fishing lure #9986

Striking black vertical bars and circular spots stand out against the bright yellow body of this classic crankbait. This Cotton Cordell Big O, product code 9986, weighs 1/4 oz (7 g) and measures 2" (5 cm) in length. Designed as a floating, noisy lure, it is built to dive to depths of 2-4 ft (0.6 - 1.2 m) during the retrieve. This US-manufactured specimen is ideal for casting or trolling techniques aimed at pike and perch. The condition is rated at 5/5, showing a clean finish and well-maintained hardware including two silver-tone treble hooks. A splash of red paint highlights the gill area, adding a traditional visual trigger to the front of the lure next to the yellow-molded diving lip.