Black Bomber Maintenance?

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Bass Media

Discussion Starter · May 10, 2005

I was overhaulin some of my Bomber Long "A" minnows and wondered if any other Barners chose to eliminate the center, front or back treble hook. Does this change the overall action of the lure? I would think that having 1 or 2 less trebles attached to the body would hinder or subtract from the built-in "wiggle" of the lure. Also, I know it's a miniscule amount of weight being removed, but does this affect its ability to dive down properly during a retrieve? Any tips on keeping your Bomber's in good shape would be helpful.

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NIGHTSTRIKES

· #2 · May 10, 2005

I have encountered a problem when throwing some of the larger BOMBERS with Braided lines like PowerPro with it getting caught on the front treble hook,mostly on windy nights...This can be corrected with using a fluro or mono leader..
I have experimented with removing this hook at times and it does seem to effect the action somewhat..

As far as maintenance I always wash down with fresh water after each use,and change the hooks
on a regular basis,I upgrade to better hooks and
even use larger ones on the smaller BOMBERS...

Bass Media

Discussion Starter · #3 · May 10, 2005

It might be sycalogical but does'nt it always seem better to use a brand new lure fresh from its box rather than an old one?

Gilly21

· #4 · May 10, 2005

I would rather throw a lure that has cought fish then one I just took out of the box. Action may be better but the opperator knows what has worked in the past.

barnaby

· #5 · May 10, 2005

My favorite Bomber is a 6" green mackeral I have. It is beat up from fishing around rock piles, but catches the most fish for me.

kev316

· #6 · May 13, 2005

i have a beat to hell,black with purple belly that i use alot.

Bgsdad

· #7 · May 13, 2005

Beat'um up! I don't like the shiny ones!

NIGHTSTRIKES

· #8 · May 13, 2005

Originally posted by Bgsdad:
Beat'um up! I don't like the shiny ones!

So True,

I hate to lose one of my proven fish catchers..

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Bob ECT

· #9 · May 13, 2005

The new Salt's only have two hooks

NIGHTSTRIKES

· #10 · May 13, 2005

Originally posted by Bob ECT:
The new Salt's only have two hooks

Here's A Couple Of My New A-Salt BOMBERS...

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Fly fish

· #11 · May 13, 2005

NNNNIIIIIIIIIIIIICCCCCCCEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Those look great.

Bridge Kid

· #12 · May 13, 2005

wHAT SIZE HOOKS ARE U USING AS THEN REPLACEMENTS

NIGHTSTRIKES

· #13 · May 13, 2005

Originally posted by Bridge Kid:
wHAT SIZE HOOKS ARE U USING AS THEN REPLACEMENTS

On the Smaller LongA Minnow,I replace with 1 full size up from the stock hooks that come with them.On the Larger LongA's and A-Salts I replace with the same size...

Bridge Kid

· #14 · May 13, 2005

Thanks for the info...

TIMMY

· #15 · May 15, 2005

I melted a black bomber in the car once it has a sideways bend and is deadly on the stripers

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