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BOMBER · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Bomber Model A Crankbait, 3-Pack, 2.125 in, 5/16 oz
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- Item weight
- 0.3 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 2.13 x 2 x 1 inches
Quick take
This three-pack of Bomber Model A crankbaits comes in Creek Craw, Foxy Shad and Moss Back Craw. Each is a compact 2 1/8-inch, 5/16 oz shallow runner with a rattle for added noise on the retrieve. It suits anglers working bass and walleye in shallow water who want a few natural colors on hand.
Best for
- Year-round bass and walleye fishing
- Searching shallow water and structure
- Anglers new to crankbait fishing
Skip if
- You need deeper-diving crankbaits
- You prefer soft plastic lures
Strengths
- Timeless design and proven fish-catching track record
- Internal rattle attracts fish from a distance
- True-running design casts straight and tracks true
Trade-offs
- Treble hooks snag easily in weeds and wood
- Crankbaits require active rod work on the retrieve
- 5/16 oz limits casting distance in windy conditions
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | shallow-diving crankbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5/16 oz |
| Count | 3 assorted colors |
What can I catch with this?
At 5/16 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, crappie and trout.
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
- Crappie
When and where to fish it
Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
What you need with it
A 5/16 oz crankbait is usually fished with a spinning rod, a spinning reel and 6 to 10 lb line.
- Spinning rodsA medium-light rod with a moderate action casts a light lure and keeps small hooks pinned.
- Spinning reelsA spinning reel handles light line without backlash.
- Monofilament lineStretches, which keeps the hooks pinned; 6 to 10 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 5/16 oz lure pairs with a medium-light or medium rod with a moderate action and with 6 to 10 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium light or medium |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/8 to 1/2 oz |
| Line test | 6 to 10 lb |
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 | 5/16 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.125 in |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Pack count | 3 |
| Target species | Bass and Walleye |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 5/16 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.125 in long.
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