This discontinued CRANKBAIT is money (feat. Cotton Cordell Wiggle-O)

This week we are back on the water, fishing it old school on Lake Travis just outside Austin, Texas. Fall in nearing, and Texas bass are beginning their annual migration up from deep water into the shallows. Throwing crankbaits is one of my favorite ways to target largemouth bass and this week we tried a new/old lure, the Cotton Cordell Wiggle-O. Based heavily on the pre-Rapala Storm Wiggle Wart, the Wiggle-O hoped to capitalize on the hunting action that made the Wiggle Wart a basser's favorite. Does this crankbait have the same fish-catching action as the original Wiggle Wart? Tune in to find out!
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[@Stumpjack]

Now you're cooking with gas! Way to highlight that water wagon; got some great shots of the ol' Tracker. You killed them in this episode - some real nice bass. The underwater camera release is a nice touch too. I'd definitely enjoy a Wiggle-Wart vs Wiggle-O throw-down. Do it! I too wish we could find more detailed background info on some of these lures (production dates and the like). I also dig that vintage Bass Pro life jacket you're sporting. I've got a bunch of old Stearns life jackets my dad had, but have been pining for one that has the Bass Pro logo. I check them out on eBay every few weeks but they're asking a tad too much. One of these days I'll hit it though!

[@MultiBassaholic]

Intro song gets me every time. Can't help but smile.

[@eddiehaskell5578]

North country in the fall, I always go to crankbaits. The Norman middle N ( dives 6-9 feet) in Bass color out performs all others. Happy crankin 😊

[@DsTackleBox]

Great comparison video! I collect the wiggle o! Great fish catching action!! I'll be sure to make our fall/winter schedule so we can get to do some bass hunting and lure picking before the year is done and done. Keep up the good work Chris, can't wait to do some lure chunking soon!

[@dustinclick9496]

My favorite Saturday tradition watching one of my favorite KZbinrs. The man, the myth, the legend MR RETRO himself

[@tinocairo6605]

Man I just love seeing these videos I remember as a kid my dad had all those old school baits, we started to retire those baits. I just don’t have the guts to fish them.

[@Garverick19]

You can try tuning that crankbait to help with it blowing out. Especially if it only blows out to one side. Just take a pair of pliers and move the line tie the opposite way the bait is blowing out. Doesn’t take much, if it starts favoring the other side you’ve gone too far.

[@johnhipp164]

Love these vids. Great work. Have wondered many times if anyone has tried taking a file or sander to the lip of a modern bait or a cheapo one to see if you can make one hunt. I know you can thin the edge to get it to dive deeper quicker.

[@RetroBassin]

Zell Rowland style!

[@brentblack5025]

Great new Vid. I just found these lures at my old school Tackle shop. They had 3 colors left only in the 2 1/2 inch. I sure hope the algorithms help you out you deserve it.

[@RetroBassin]

Thanks, Brent, and enjoy this Wiggle-Os!

[@tdotson66]

Outstanding video! Would love to see head-to-head Wiggle O VS Wiggle Wart. Also, would like to see the Baby Wiggle O in action. New Sub 👍👍

[@RetroBassin]

Yeah buddy! I actually loved that Wiggle-O, although it has gotten less than stellar reviews from most…

[@camerongeary5514]

Love my retro bass hat.

[@outdooraddictiontv5325]

That intro song is great

[@carlmchale8341]

I can't believe you take the umco overnight bag out fishing and of course we'd love to see the comparison video

[@RetroBassin]

Overnight bag? How about an over-month bag haha.

[@txhuntsman]

I might have to find some of these wiggle o’s. You caught some beauties today!

[@RetroBassin]

Defined some of the nicer bass I have taken on a crankbait this year!

[@BASSIN101tipsandtechniques]

Great combo 👌 🤣 I have the original commercial in my Bill Dance library and it was around 2001. It was the only one I ever saw..done classroom style 🤣

[@RetroBassin]

That Apollo has been my go-to!

[@BASSIN101tipsandtechniques]

@@RetroBassin I thought you would like that rod 😁👍

[@phoenixw2w]

My pops has out fish me with a Wiggle O while I was fishing a OG Wart many times! I went to a tackle sale this week, bought 4 Big-O, 2 Zara Spooks, and 6 Poe's cranks. About to head to the lake soon! 🎣

[@trentfindley7212]

Your intro alone got me to subscribe

[@RetroBassin]

Thanks, good buddy! Tune in every Saturday for old thyme content!

[@robinallen8773]

I fished that lure with a old Johnson century reel to stop the lure from blowing out! I’ve lost several of those lures to pike and musky up here in Michigan. Lol! I always enjoy watching you and always looking forward to the next time you drop an episode! Keep up the great job Chris!!

[@RetroBassin]

Thanks for tuning in, Robin! The more excited I get, the faster I reel...

[@Oldbasshole]

I’d love to see a head to head with these baits !! Love the Wigglewart and wish I had some of those Wiggle O !!

[@johnm2617]

Always good too see you out on the water ! Fish n it old school ! Keep up the good work !

[@RetroBassin]

On a roll the past few weeks!

[@robertstanisch3452]

Another secret old school lure that will now be too expensive to scoop up cheap. Geez, THANKS CHRIS, 🤣 Keep the good work sir, always a great way to start a Saturday after the morning bite drops off.

[@erickmischke38]

The original wiggle wart, was molded in either PVC(polyvynalchloride), or ABS plastic, (I can’t remember, but it wasn’t see through, it was white). They produced a lexan plastic wiggle wart, suspending, and it couldn’t even touch the catching ability of the original.

[@LowBrowFishing]

It was nice to see you catch some nice ones on that bait. It really does have a ton of crazy action.

[@captainhunter_oubre1364]

I've caught way more fish on a wiggle-O. Only have 2 left, and they don't see water very often anymore.

[@RetroBassin]

Buy ‘em up!

[@bicalijd_pierfishing9652]

Good morning retro bassin happy Saturday I always enjoy seeing your videos every Saturday you rock 🤘🏼 I love all of your classic and Old school fishing lures 👍🏼 I hope that someday you can do a fishing videos on a 1985 1952 and a 1946 fishing lures 👍🏼🎣 I love the baby blue hat it's beautiful 💙

[@georgeandres1053]

On my way to okeechobee to do some retro catchin I hope ! Great video today, have to finish it later

[@RetroBassin]

Hope you are throwing some Roland Martin baits!

[@paulport814]

Awesome underwater footage. I have a shad pattern wiggle-o I'm going to have to dig out.

[@brianwilliard1819]

It's great to see you slaying them out there!

[@RetroBassin]

Been nice to get back on the drink!

[@teijiosawa2230]

nice lake!

[@CoastalFeverTV]

Nicely done Chris! Really cool underwater footage.

[@RetroBassin]

Thanks! Need to bust out the GoPro more often!

[@miltonalbright1606]

Man that is one that got by me that was back in my day milt

[@joshsitas3192]

I’ve had some of my best days fishing throwing a pre rap wort!

[@RetroBassin]

Definitely would categorize that as old school gold!

[@dustinclick9496]

What is your go to knot? You throw some rare hard to find lures so if you use a specific knot I know it would be a good one for me to incorporate into my arsenal.

[@RetroBassin]

Improved clinch.

[@johnrichardclingan5661]

Love the content!! Keep it up 🎣😎

[@mikesoutfishing]

Is there any history about wake baits? I fish a lot of shallow water and it is one bait I always have on me. Great video!

[@RetroBassin]

I need to dig into it!!

[@joshuagibson2520]

Hey Chris, do you ever watch Marling baits channel? Dude makes some cool stuff at home. Usually looks cooler more so than functions well, but still a channel worth checking out.

[@RetroBassin]

BIG fan of Marling. Best on-camera presence on the FishTube IMO.

[@Fisherman_83]

Wiggle O Vs Wiggle Wart I would love to see that. But try to match the colors you throw as close as possible.

[@RetroBassin]

At least I can try to keep ‘em in the ballpark!

[@fifeohfarmingnstuff4416]

Holeeeee, I got mo Plenty Wiggle Warts in my Tackle Boxes.... Heck, I've got a Bill Dance "Crankin" Craw in the Package somewhere..

[@reality2748]

Nice.

[@richparks1966]

I don't so much want to see more of the Wiggle Wart, or the Wiggle-O, I want to see that other one you clearly mentioned in the video, you're just being a hold out now not telling us more about them, show me more of the "Wiggle-OUCH." I had a 12" stack of BPS master catalogs (Cabela's too) starting from 92' I pitched them out 10 years back, they were a great reference guide. In 94' for one year they sold a double paddle handled Shimano Stradic in America, for a while there after they only sold them in Europe.

[@RetroBassin]

Haha, had to keep that cut in there…ouch!

[@hookreelfishing]

Another great video ++

[@RetroBassin]

Thanks, good buddy! It's been fun to get back on the water and start figuring things out!

[@garlawrence5070]

U ship to Canada yet Chris

[@RetroBassin]

I can, Gar. Hit me up in Insta messenger and we will work it out!

[@johnrichardclingan5661]

Love the video and footage. Would you consider selling or trading that Mag Red Wiggle O?

[@teijiosawa2230]

Do you know the christmas color of Wiggle O ?

[@dalestevens7734]

you have retro bassin sticker but do you have any retro bassin patches like those on some of the ball caps?

[@RetroBassin]

Second request today! Need to get on it…

[@kerryschallon8879]

I love the intro music. It just needs more cow bell...lol

[@joshuagibson2520]

Chris, what kind of line do you use? Anything retro-ish? I've been fishing 4 or 6 lb Stren clear blue for over 4 decades. It's never done me wrong and I've never switched. Stuff is low memory and stays limp like a wet noodle for a long time. (UV light is the enemy of all monofilament line. If I'm not on the water, my rods reside in a closet.)

[@RetroBassin]

I use wither mono or fluorocarbon. I got into fluoro while striped bass jig fishing in the 2000s and kind of stuck with it. Pretty much mono for topwater and fluoro for the rest.

[@sparks2spare782]

Do you get recognized on the water with your boat?

[@RetroBassin]

Not yet, but that would be a hoot!

[@Roboworm99]

It’s my sleeper bait. Been telling people about it. Nobody believes me.

[@miltonalbright1606]

Milt here where did you find that

[@winstonrocco1981]

What brand hooks are you useing on crankbait?

[@RetroBassin]

Have admit, I generally swap out old school hooks when attached via a split ring. Not too picky, usually something new and sticky.

[@JubbyzUnkle]

Seriously? It’s called the wiggalo? Lol

[@theclandestineUtubeconnoisseur]

Why would they discontinue a money bait like that?

[@joshuagibson2520]

I don't think they do unless sales drop off.

[@RetroBassin]

Yeah, I think it must have been a very short run bait. I wasn't expecting much after reaching a few old online reviews, but was pleasantly surprised by how it performed in the water.

[@erickmischke38]

By “hunting a lot”, do you mean that no matter what you do, you can’t tune that bait?

[@emilymiller1853]

Not at all. It means it doesn't retrieve in a straight line. It darts left and right.. but in a balanced, true direction.

[@erickmischke38]

Do your eyes see what your fingers are typing?!?! The Wiggle Wart is one of the most in tune crank baits ever made. Its action is second to none! Hu Lee Fuke! It slow rolls smallmouth in the spring, like nothing that has ever been produced! The original Wiggle Wart is so tuneable, and so amazing!

[@joebrann4612]

Look at your feet!!

[@rickhazzard8824]

What's the music in the background?

[@jamesbarron1202]

It’s in the drop down description

[@RetroBassin]

I hope it's your ring tone, James!

[@jasondadudetoo4176]

Ok, now I gotta know where I can find these wiggle O lures.

[@joebrann4612]

Look at your feet!!