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Bomber Lures Mullet, 3 1/2 in, 5/8 oz
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A 3 1/2 in slow-sinking saltwater lure that twitches and walks for speckled trout and redfish.
A 3.5-inch, 5/8-ounce slow-sinking twitch bait in the Silver Mullet pattern, aimed at inshore saltwater fish like speckled trout, redfish and stripers. It walks below the surface with short twitches and comes rigged with size 2 treble hooks.
Best for
- Shallow saltwater flats and estuaries
- Sight-casting to cruising redfish and trout
- Twitching over submerged grass beds
Skip if
- You need to fish open water quickly
- You want a deep-diving lure
Strengths
- Slow-sinking action keeps lure in shallow strike zone
- Mullet profile is natural forage for saltwater species
- Walking action covers water efficiently
Trade-offs
- Slow-sinking speed limits depth
- Salt water accelerates corrosion
- Requires active rod work
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | saltwater topwater lure |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 1/2 in |
| Weight | 5/8 oz |
| Profile | Mullet |
What can I catch with this?
- Striped bass
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Bone Orange Throat, Gold Chrome/Black/Orange, Silver Flash/Pink Head/Chartreuse | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Silver MulletThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Red Head Flash | 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 Mullet Walking Lure, 3.5 in, 5/8 oz, Menhaden | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:3.5 in | Color:Menhaden | Suits:Striped bass, redfish and speckled trout |
| Bomber Mullet Walking Lure, 3.5 in, 5/8 oz, Red Head Flash | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:3.5 in | Color:Red Head Flash | Suits:Stained water, striped bass, redfish and speckled trout |
| Bomber Lures Mullet, 3 1/2 in, 5/8 oz | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:3.5 in | Color:Silver Mullet | Suits:Clear and stained water, striped bass, redfish and speckled trout |
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 | 5/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.5 in |
| Buoyancy | Slow sinking |
| Color | Silver Mullet |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Speckled trout, Redfish and Striped bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 5/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.5 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a slow sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver Mullet.
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