History of Fred C. Young and the Big-O: The lure changed CRANKBAIT FISHING forever!

[@shawnbeck2303]

A American Icon in Bass fishing Fred Young. The inventor of The Big 0. I caught a 25 pd Pike on a White Big 0 with the blue eyes. A fishing day I will never forget! The Fight was on! Shawn.

[@Stumpjack]

Well that was a treat. Seemed like it only lasted a few minutes even though it was possibly your longest video. I could listen to that kind of history for hours. Thank goodness we have folks like Mark who have a passion for this stuff and a passion for sharing their knowledge.

[@heavyd777]

The best lure I have ever used in 61 years - FRED C. YOUNG’S BIG-O. Thanks Fred! I found my first Big-O on the shores of Lake Lanier in 1973. Then found 2 more at a Bass-Pro Shop(before Outdoor World) for $2 each. Love this lure! I have caught more bass on the Big-O than any other lure. It works in saltwater too!

[@LowBrowFishing]

Doing a deep dive of the history of these old baits is amazing. It's one of the main reasons I subbed to this channel.

[@RetroBassin]

And guys like Mark are the reason I keep doing it!

[@adriennejones5986]

Jason & I are so glad to see you're back, Chris! We missed you & your videos the past 2 weeks and we were hoping all was well. Thank you for this substantial exploration of the history of Fred C. Young's Big O design! The human stories behind the evolution of these lure designs are endlessly fascinating. Your deep dives are a real treat.

[@RetroBassin]

Thanks Adrienne! Been busy traveling, but got some good episodes in the hopper!

[@RealisticFishing]

I might have one or two of these around. This reminds me, I need to try them out

[@RetroBassin]

You know you do, Realistic!

[@kvlures]

Thank You Chris an Mark!!! Glad to know this information is forever available for anyone who wants to learn the History of the Big O!!!!

[@hookreelfishing]

Best story I've heard in a long time, thank you for that++

[@RetroBassin]

Yes, thanks Mark!!!

[@mthomas91088]

Another Saturday, another great morning as I am fishing listening to your channel. Thank you friend. 😊

[@RetroBassin]

And dropped another fun one this morning!

[@blicky308]

I wasn't born in America and I just took up bass fishing last summer . No one else fishes in my family so I don't fully know the heritage of bass fishing in the US nor the longstanding traditions that come along with it ( Did kiss my first bass tho !!!!!) Thank you for your uploads, these are time capsules for us to enjoy. Now I can catch up on the history and not be a true neophyte. Will continue this beautiful fishing tradition with my two children. I've gotten my three nieces into fishing , two of which caught bass already and kissed them too lol my 4 year old daughter caught her first bass last summer and that made me buy a fishing reel and I became a novice know nothing bass angler . Now I can actually catch them after putting countless hours of fishing and not catching and practicing different techniques and learning to baitcast . God bless and thank you 😊

[@RetroBassin]

So glad you are enjoying the hobby! And your kids, too!!

[@stevebrockway4738]

A big thumbs up for this post! Mr. Ing is one guy who knows his stuff when it comes to Big Os. Thanks for bring his stories to us.

[@RetroBassin]

This was a fun one to just sit back and lsiten to!

[@gregmccutchan.]

Great video! I love learning the history of the fishing products I used as a kid.

[@RetroBassin]

Crazy how little I knew about this bait!

[@Neubs_Fishing]

This was absolutely amazing. I could watch these all day! Keep up the awesome work!

[@RetroBassin]

Mark is a treasure trove of information on the Big-O!

[@stevenpressley5956]

Wow..... Thanks for that treat... I would not have ever known much about the history of that without seeing this episode..

[@RetroBassin]

You and me both, Steven!

[@mjbradshaw]

Love listening to a subject matter expert! Thanks for the great video.

[@RetroBassin]

Me too!

[@RichardMckenzie-h2j]

Been bass fishing for close to 60 yrs. And collecting baits as well, really enjoyed this video.

[@chipyeahoo]

Videos like these are great history lessons full of information about our favorite lure companies, their lures and those that devised them. Looking forward to more of these types of videos.

[@RetroBassin]

Me too, Chip. Check out this week's episode for more hardcore collectors dropping serious knowledge!

[@mbell7860]

Never met Fred Young but have spent time fox hunting with Odis. Their brother, Bill, was a great mentor of mine, before "mentor" was a thing. As a result, I've been a life long fisher of the Big-0.

[@13thworker45]

I want you to know this is my favorite utube video. I’m a member of n.f.l.c.c. And I really enjoyed the history lesson. Thank You

[@robertstanisch3452]

Awesome history! Love these types of story telling episodes!

[@RetroBassin]

You and me both, Robert!

[@bayouburner281]

Shout out to Mr.Mark Ing fir all that old school bait knowledge, that collection is very impressive 👍🏻

[@RetroBassin]

And I think he brought 1% of his collection to film...

[@andrewhondo]

love the big o i remember my grandfather would go to the new river in early spring and sly stripers and small mouth with the big o and many cotton cordell jerk baits i used them my self for years in spring bass fishing in fld as a kid to catch my biggest bass in my life in the lakes and rivers in fld as a kid great storys here and the big o was a fantastic bait

[@RetroBassin]

Thanks for tuning in, good buddy!

[@davidparker9022]

Great show! I can’t wait to meet you at the Burleson show.Hope you can come!

[@loganstewart2954]

The burleson show isn’t happening this year (unless something has changed very recently).

[@RetroBassin]

@@loganstewart2954 Too bad!

[@BassFishingArchives]

Man, what a show. Great video and I second what you said about Mark. Amazing guy and collection!

[@RetroBassin]

Too bad I didn't get to see his basement colleciton!

[@andyfisher1217]

Dang! Retro that content was frigging awesome . Great story telling , and we all who love to crank new or old lures should really appreciate Fred Young .

[@RetroBassin]

Glad you found us, good buddy! If you liked this one check out the video on Ol’ Ben’s!

[@SWCFLORIDA]

Great video. That Ol Boy knows his baits. Keep digging Chris

[@RetroBassin]

I bet that would work in D-Land...

[@DavidSmith-hh3cc]

Great information. Met Mark at an NFLCC event through another collector. He's got a huge collection of Big O baits.

[@RetroBassin]

You could dedicate an entire channel to the NFLCC guys...

[@ATeam_Hannibal]

Absolutely amazing video of a lure maker and his game changing lure!!!

[@RetroBassin]

Wait till you see the Best of Show Big-O collection in a few weeks...

[@OfftheHookOutdoors99]

Love this video buddy! Great stuff!👍

[@RetroBassin]

Thanks for tuning in, Off the Hook!

[@mikewallis8999]

Finished 2nd in Illinois bass federation state championship back in 95 on the fire tiger big o

[@RetroBassin]

What did you catch?

[@mikewallis8999]

@@RetroBassin Largemouth and Smallmouth bass about 16 pounds worth

[@mikewallis8999]

Bass

[@gandhi3625]

Man has amazing knowledge!

[@RetroBassin]

Like a college professor of old school lures!

[@gandhi3625]

@@RetroBassin I should know. Lol. He is my old man!

[@thegolfcartshop]

love the content bro

[@RetroBassin]

Thanks for tuning in, Steve! New episode just up this morning...

[@SouthJerseyBaitReviews]

idk why ur videos aren't showing up on my feed I even have bell icon selected to all and still not getting notified hopefully that changes cause I sometimes miss ur videos for over week sometimes.

[@michaelmcclenon6663]

Your not watching all the videos you skiped some months watching the videos thats why

[@SouthJerseyBaitReviews]

@@michaelmcclenon6663 I've watched every video he has put out. That has nothin to do with it thats KZbin not sending the notifications out. This happens to plenty of other peoples channels. When KZbin isn't pushing their videos.

[@RetroBassin]

Yeah, the KZbin algorithm has been rougher than a rusted Zebco. But more every Saturday, we're right here! Like today...

[@ponyboy3476]

Wish I could find a big o baseball shirt Great video 🙌🙌🙌

[@RetroBassin]

Mark is selling them...hit him up on the Facebook!

[@teijiosawa2230]

great episode.

[@lets_fish_already_9345]

Makes you wonder what the fishing industry would be like without lures such as the Big O.

[@RetroBassin]

Such a trailblazing lure!

[@edmelungeon2239]

I have 2 megabass big o's. Wonder what they are worth now?

[@lumpylumpy3931]

Good job

[@RetroBassin]

Thanks, Lumpy!

[@brentblack5025]

Commenting to help the Algorithms. Another great video, thanks Retro!!

[@RetroBassin]

Thanks, Brent! Every little bit helps!!

[@phain3]

I wish I could pick a custom color for every 100 baits I buy. 😂

[@RetroBassin]

I would be in such trouble!

[@michaelcervantez3570]

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[@danthompson1467]

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