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BOMBER · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
BOMBER Flat A Crankbait, 2.5 in, 3/8 oz, Pearl Shad
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- Item weight
- 0.01 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 2.56 x 0.59 x 1.1 inches
Quick take
A shallow-diving crankbait with a tight wiggle for suspended bass and crappie.
The Deep Flat A is a 2 1/2 inch, 3/8 oz crankbait with a flat bill that runs to about 8 feet down, built for anglers working bass and crappie at set depths. Its tight wiggle works at a slow crawl or a fast burn, so it fits both finesse presentations and reaction bites. It gives anglers a deep-running option in a compact, easy-to-cast size.
Best for
- Suspended fish at moderate depths
- Finesse presentations requiring subtle action
- Slow retrieves in cooler water
Skip if
- You need topwater surface commotion
- You want to reach deep structure
Strengths
- Tight wiggle appeals to selective and finicky fish
- Near-neutral buoyancy targets specific depths with retrieve control
- Works effectively on light line without over-triggering
Trade-offs
- Tight wiggle may be too subtle in stained water
- Requires precise casting to achieve maximum distance
- Not ideal for aggressive reaction strikes
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.5 in |
| Weight | 3/8 oz |
| Color | Pearl Shad |
| Wiggle | Tight |
What can I catch with this?
At 3/8 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Its white or pearl pattern stays visible in lightly stained water and under cloud. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How deep and around what
At 3/8 oz it runs down to 8 ft, in the mid depth zone, around the outside edge of grass, wood and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 8 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Rock
What you need with it
A 3/8 oz crankbait is usually fished with a casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 10 to 14 lb fluorocarbon line.
- Casting rodsA medium-power rod with a moderate action keeps the hooks pinned on a steady retrieve.
- Baitcasting reelsA slower gear ratio makes a steady cranking pace easier to hold.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks, so the lure reaches its depth; 10 to 14 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 3/8 oz lure pairs with a medium-power, moderate-action rod made for 1/4 to 5/8 oz lures and with 10 to 14 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/4 to 5/8 oz |
| Line test | 10 to 14 lb |
What it imitates
Its white or pearl pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
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.
Facts
| Lure weight | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.5 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 8 ft |
| Color | Pearl Shad |
| Color family | White |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 8 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Pearl Shad.
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