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Missile Baits D Bomb Creature Bait, 4.5 in, Green Pumpkin Red
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- Item weight
- 0.06 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A bulky 4.5-inch creature bait with a ribbed body for controlled sinking and a flexible tail that moves with retrieve speed.
The Missile Baits D Bomb in Green Pumpkin Red is a 4.5-inch soft plastic creature bait with a ribbed body that moves a lot of water and falls straight. Its tails sail on the sink and flap when it is worked quickly, and the body is slimmer where the hook exits for easy hook sets. Anglers pitching and flipping heavy cover can rig it on a J hook, and its thick, solid head keeps the bait in place.
Best for
- Flipping and pitching heavy cover
- Drop-shot presentations over structure
- Bass and snook in murky water
Skip if
- You fish open water where finesse is needed
- You prefer lures that cast far on light tackle
Strengths
- Ribbed body displaces water for realistic fall
- Head design holds the hook securely in heavy cover
- Tail action changes from sailing to flapping as retrieve speed varies
Trade-offs
- Bulky 4.5-inch profile limits use on light line
- Thick head can feel unresponsive on drop-shot rigs
- Material tears easily in sharp oyster shells or rocks
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Snook & tarpon
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Flipping & pitching
- Drop shot
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Red, Watermelon RedThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Black Red Flake | 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 | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missile Baits D Bomb Creature Bait, 4.5 in, Green Pumpkin Red | Length:4.5 in | Color:Green Pumpkin Red | Suits:Clear water |
| Missile Baits D Bomb Creature Bait, 4.5 Inch | Length:4.5 in | Color:Love Bug | Suits:— |
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
| Length | 4.5 in |
|---|---|
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Color | Green Pumpkin Red |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4.5 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Green Pumpkin Red.
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