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Bomber Badonk-A-Donk Topwater, 3/4 oz, Red Head Flash
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Options
- Item weight
- 1 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 4.02 x 1.18 x 1.18 inches
Quick take
A 3.5 in saltwater topwater lure with low pitch rattle and heavy-duty hardware for calm days and clear water.
A 4-inch, 3/4 oz walking topwater in Red Head Flash, built with saltwater hardware for inshore gamefish like redfish, trout and snook. The high-pitch rattle suits windy days and stained water. Cast it and walk it across the surface for splashy strikes.
Best for
- Clear water topwater fishing
- Calm days with minimal wind
- Saltwater species in sight-casting situations
Skip if
- You fish stained or murky water; this lure works best in clear water
- You fish windy conditions; high pitch may work better
Strengths
- Eye-catching explosive action is irresistible to fish
- Low pitch rattle attracts fish in calm conditions
- Saltwater-grade hardware built to withstand heavy use
Trade-offs
- Low pitch rattle less effective in wind or murky water
- Explosive topwater action spooks cautious fish
- Large lure and heavy weight require strong tackle
Fishing fit
- Species
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Snook & tarpon
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its craw or red pattern suits stained water.
- Clarity
- Stained
What it imitates
Its craw or red pattern imitates crawfish.
- Crawfish
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Bone/Orange Throat, Gold/Black Back Orange Belly, Silver Flash Pink Head/Chartreuse Back | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Silver Flash Blue Back, Silver Mullet | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Red Head FlashThis one | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bomber Badonk-A-Donk Topwater, 1/2 oz, Silver Mullet | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3.5 in | Color:Silver Mullet | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Bomber Badonk-A-Donk Topwater, 1/2 oz, Silver Mullet | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:— | Color:Silver Mullet | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Bomber Badonk-A-Donk, 1/2 oz | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:4 in | Color:Bone/Orange Throat | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Bomber Badonk-A-Donk Topwater, 3/4 oz, Red Head Flash | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:4 in | Color:Red Head Flash | Suits:Stained water |
| Bomber Badonk-A-Donk Topwater, 3/4 oz, Speckled Trout | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:— | Color:Speckled Trout | Suits:— |
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 | 3/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 in |
| Color | Red Head Flash |
| Color family | Craw and red |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Red Head Flash.
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