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Bomber Wind Cheater Saltwater Grade, 6 in, Silver Blue Red
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- Item weight
- 0.05 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 5 x 2 x 1 inches
Quick take
A saltwater crankbait designed for casting distance, built with corrosion-resistant hooks and hardware.
Best for
- Striped bass in coastal areas
- Redfish in shallow saltwater
- Long-range saltwater casting
Skip if
- You fish heavy cover; snags easily
- You need a topwater action
Strengths
- Designed for long-distance casting with a bullet-shaped body
- Treble hooks are razor-sharp and honed for saltwater use
- Realistic wounded baitfish action
Trade-offs
- Saltwater-grade hardware adds weight compared to freshwater baits
- Multiple treble hooks snag in weeds
- Available only in two size options
Fishing fit
- Species
- Striped bass
- Redfish
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
When and where to fish it
Its craw or red pattern suits stained water.
- Clarity
- Stained
What it imitates
Its craw or red pattern imitates crawfish.
- Crawfish
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Black, Silver Blue, Silver Green Back | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Green Mackerel | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Silver Blue Red, Silver Red HeadThis one | 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 | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bomber Wind Cheater Saltwater Grade, 4 1/2 in, Silver Green Back | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:4.5 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Silver Green Back | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water |
| Bomber Wind Cheater Saltwater Grade, 4 1/2 in, Silver Red Head | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:4.5 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Silver Red Head | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained water |
| Bomber Wind Cheater Saltwater Grade, 6 in, Silver Blue Red | Lure weight:1 7/8 oz | Length:6 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Silver Blue Red | Suits:Stained water |
| Bomber Wind Cheater Saltwater Grade, 6 in, Silver Green Back | Lure weight:1 7/8 oz | Length:6 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Silver Green Back | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Bomber Wind Cheater Saltwater Crankbait, 4.5-6 in | Lure weight:1 7/8 oz | Length:6 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Silver Red Head | Suits:Stained 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 7/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 6 in |
| Color | Silver Blue Red |
| Color family | Craw and red |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1 7/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 6 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver Blue Red.
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