BOMBER · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Bomber Fat Free Shad Crankbait, 2 3/8 in, Chartreuse Blue
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- Item weight
- 18.05 g
- Product dimensions
- 2.28 x 0.98 x 1.18 inches
Quick take
A classic 2.5-inch crankbait that dives 8-12 feet and works ledges, points, and brush piles year-round.
This Chartreuse Blue Fat Free Fingerling is a 2 3/8 inch crankbait aimed at bass. It works down to about 8 to 10 feet, which fits docks, laydowns and shoreline cover. A bright pattern like this one gives you a strong option for stained water.
Best for
- Bass on deep ledges and offshore structure
- Trolling for trout in lakes
- Any time of year when fish are 8-12 feet deep
Skip if
- You need to fish shallower than 8 feet
- You want a rattle in your crankbait
Strengths
- Dives 8-12 feet on steady retrieve
- Tight wobble at various speeds
- ABS plastic is durable and can take impact
Trade-offs
- Cannot be fished shallower than 8 feet
- Treble hooks snag easily in structure
- No rattle means less attraction in murky water
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
Facts
| Length | 2.38 in |
|---|---|
| Minimum diving depth | 8 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 10 ft |
| Color | Chartreuse Blue |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
| Target species | Bass |
Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the depth you need to reach, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bomber Fat Free Shad Crankbait, 2 3/8 in, 3/8 oz, Pearl White | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.38 in | Maximum diving depth:10 ft | Color:Pearl White | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
| Bomber Fat Free Shad Crankbait, 2 1/2 in, 1/2 oz, Citrus Shad | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:2.5 in | Maximum diving depth:12 ft | Color:Citrus Shad | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained and muddy water, bass and walleye |
| Bomber Fat Free Shad Jr Crankbait, 2.5 in, 1/2 oz | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:2.5 in | Maximum diving depth:12 ft | Color:Pearl White | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
| Bomber Fat Free Shad Crankbait, 2 3/8 in, Chartreuse Blue | Lure weight:— | Length:2.38 in | Maximum diving depth:10 ft | Color:Chartreuse Blue | Suits:Stained and muddy water, bass |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 10 ft.
How long is it?
It is 2.38 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Chartreuse Blue.
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
When and where to fish it
Its bright, high-visibility pattern suits stained and muddy water under an overcast sky or in low light. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How deep and around what
- Maximum diving depth
- 10 ft
What it imitates
Its bright pattern imitates shad and, in stained water, bluegill.
- Shad
- Bluegill
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Blue, Chartreuse Blues, Citrus ShadThis one | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Fire Tiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Foxy Shad, Tennesee Shad, Tennessee Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Pearl White | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 2 3/8", 3/8 oz, Fingerling (2 3/8 in, 3/8 oz, 8-10' depth) | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 2 1/2", 1/2 oz, Junior (2.5 in, 1/2 oz, 8-12' depth), 3", 3/4 oz, Standard (3 in, 3/4 oz, 12-16' depth) | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
About this type
A crankbait is a hard-bodied lure that wobbles on a steady retrieve; most have a lip that sets how deep they run.
On a lipped bait, a bigger or steeper lip usually sends it deeper.
Most lipped crankbaits float at rest and dive when reeled, so a pause lets the lure back up and away from a snag.
Compared with Jerkbaits: A jerkbait is worked with twitches and pauses and often suspends or floats; a crankbait is reeled.
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