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Cotton Cordell · Prop Baits
Cotton Cordell Boy Howdy
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Style: Dual Propeller
- Dual Propeller
- Boy Howdy not in Frog
Color: Frog
- Item weight
- 0.38 Ounces
Quick take
The Cotton Cordell Boy Howdy is a 4.5-inch topwater bait weighing 3/8 ounce that floats at the surface. Its prop at each end of the long body lets it be walked across the water or reeled in steadily, from a slow twitch to a faster retrieve. The props churn and gurgle with each move, a sound that suits working over schooling fish. It fits anglers who want surface action from a lure of modest size.
Best for
- Schooling bass breaking the surface
- Redfish in shallow water
- Aggressive feeding situations
Skip if
- You fish calm water where subtle presentations work better
- You need deep-diving capability
Strengths
- Dual props stretch out and gurgle like a wounded baitfish
- Effective fished aggressively or with subtle action
- Works well at drawing fish back to surface after feeding period
Trade-offs
- Dual props create significant drag; requires controlled movement
- Loud gurgling spooks cautious fish in clear water
- Best results with aggressive presentations, not steady retrieves
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Redfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | topwater walking bait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3/8 oz |
| Depth | Topwater |
| Propeller | Dual props |
| Hooks | #6 |
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome/Black Back | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Gold/Black | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.5 in |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Hook size | #6 |
| Color | Frog |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4.5 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Frog.
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