BOMBER · Walking Baits
Bomber Long Shot Slender Minnow, 5 in, 3/4 oz to 1 3/4 oz
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A slender minnow topwater lure with advanced weight transfer system that produces a wide wobble and enhances casting distance in saltwater.
The Bomber Long Shot is a slender, lipped minnow plug that swims with a wide wobble on the retrieve, imitating a wounded baitfish. This 7-inch, 1 3/4 oz version in black suits saltwater anglers who want a lure with enough weight to cast a long way. Its saltwater-grade hardware and 4X hooks are built for coastal use.
Best for
- Stripers and large mackerel in bays and open water
- Situations where aerodynamic casting distance is critical
- Windy conditions where aggressive, erratic action triggers strikes
Skip if
- You fish in tight, weedy areas where topwater snags
- You prefer subtle, finesse presentations
Strengths
- Weight transfer system enhances casting distance especially in wind
- Slender profile mimics a wounded baitfish and creates a wide wobble
- Robust saltwater hardware and 4X hooks handle aggressive strikes
Trade-offs
- Topwater action requires active fishing, not passive waiting
- Slender body limits effectiveness on very large saltwater species
- Best results with windy conditions; poor in glassy calm water
Fishing fit
- Species
- Striped bass
- Offshore pelagics
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | topwater lure |
|---|---|
| Length | 5 in |
| Weight | 3/4 oz to 1 3/4 oz |
| Hooks | 4X saltwater |
When and where to fish it
Its dark pattern shows as a silhouette in muddy water and at night.
- Clarity
- Muddy
- Light
- Low light
- Night
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Herring, Pearl/Yellow | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Silver Mullet | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Bone | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Green Mackerel | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Black, Blue MackerelThis one | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4 oz, 5", 3/4 oz | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 1 3/16 oz, 6", 1 3/16 oz, 1 3/4 oz, 7", 1 3/4 ozThis one | A big profile for pike, musky and striped bass in big water. |
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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 Long Shot Slender Minnow Bait, 1 3/16 oz, Bone | Lure weight:1 3/16 oz | Length:6 in | Color:Bone | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Bomber Long Shot Slender Minnow Bait, 1 3/16 oz, Pearl/Yellow | Lure weight:1 3/16 oz | Length:6 in | Color:Pearl/Yellow | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Bomber Long Shot Slender Minnow, 5 in, 3/4 oz to 1 3/4 oz | Lure weight:1 3/4 oz | Length:7 in | Color:Black | Suits:Muddy water |
| Bomber Long Shot Slender Minnow Bait, 1 3/4 oz, Menhaden | Lure weight:1 3/4 oz | Length:7 in | Color:Menhaden | Suits:— |
| Bomber Long Shot Slender Minnow Bait, 1 3/4 oz, Pearl/Yellow | Lure weight:1 3/4 oz | Length:7 in | Color:Pearl/Yellow | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
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 | 1 3/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 7 in |
| Color | Black |
| Color family | Dark |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1 3/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 7 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Black.
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