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Cotton Cordell · Spinnerbaits
Cotton Cordell Gay Blade Spinner-Bait, 3/8 oz, Smoky Joe
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Quick take
Dual line-tie spinner with a flat head that produces a tight wiggle and flashing blade, designed for bass and panfish.
The Cotton Cordell Gay Blade in the 2 inch, 3/8 oz size is a sinking blade bait with a flat head that gives a tight wiggle and plenty of flash. Two line-tie holes let you cast it or jig it vertically, and the extra weight helps reach distant schooling fish. It suits bass and panfish anglers.
Best for
- Casting to schooling bass and panfish
- Jigging around structure with the rear line tie
- Fast retrieves in shallow water
Skip if
- You need long-distance casts; use lighter inline spinners
- You fish in heavy weeds; the exposed blade snags easily
Strengths
- Flat head promotes tight, erratic wiggle motion
- Dual line ties offer two presentation methods with one lure
- Weight enables long casts to distant fish
Trade-offs
- Exposed blade tangles line on the cast
- Tight wiggle has less water displacement than larger blades
- J-hook design can foul in weeds
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Panfish
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Chrome Black Back, Chrome Blue Back, Gray/Chrome Black | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Cordell Gay Blade Spinner-Bait, 1 1/2 to 2 in | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:1.5 in | Color:Chrome Blue Back | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass and panfish |
| Cotton Cordell Gay Blade Spinner-Bait, 3/8 oz, Chartreuse | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2 in | Color:Chartreuse | Suits:Stained and muddy water, bass and panfish |
| Cotton Cordell Gay Blade Spinner-Bait, 3/8 oz, Smoky Joe | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2 in | Color:Smoky Joe | Suits:Bass and panfish |
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 | 2 in |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Color | Smoky Joe |
| Target species | Bass and Panfish |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Smoky Joe.
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