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Bullshooter 160

$49.22

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Description

BULLSHOOTER160 The bluegill bait known as the Bullshooter 160 was designed with trophy bass in mind. The tremendous amount of water it pushes is due to jointed body and big tail. It can be fished with a straight retrieve and also closer to the surface. Pausing, jerking, and adding a “stop and go” attracts big bass. SLOW SINKING model LENGTH: 160mm WEIGHT: 3.7oz TYPE: Silent FLOATING model LENGTH: 160mm WEIGHT: 3.5oz TYPE: RATTLE IN FIN & TAIL The PVC fin sticks to the body when swimming and slowly hovers when paused. The same PVC material is also used for the tail fin to provide a more realistic silhouette to fool bass. Belly fin The horizontal stabilizer on the front hook prevents the hook from getting fouled, but also stabilizes the body and helps to add to the action. HOOK The Size 1 hook is super sharp and has a smooth treatment to give you better hookups. The hook is also stout enough to land giant bass. The coated finish is similar to the body of the bait to help conceal it. Adding a feathered trailer will hide the hook even more and also makes it more natural as it flows with the movement of the water, especially in current. ACTION The bait can be fished with a straight retrieve like a crankbait. The vibration and rattling sound gives it a great appeal and the wide lip gives it a great action that makes it effective even in rough conditions. Deflecting it off of cover is a great way to trigger bites. FLOATING model With the floating model, even hard to fish areas are possible. Fishing it over submerged vegetation helps to call fish lurking in the weeds. The front body features a large 9mm streel rattle to add to the appeal. High-temperature caution Take caution to where you store your baits as they can become deformed or cracked due to the expansion of the air during high temperatures. Keep them out of direct sunlight and in hot places like the inside of vehicles or tackle boxes stored during the warmer months as we are not responsible for damages caused due to storing lures in high temperatures.

Specifications

Category

Swimbaits

Weight

3.7 oz (105 g)

Length

6.3 in (160 mm)

Sink Rate

slow sink

Target Species

bass

Techniques

casting

Water Column

variable

Action

wide wobble

Conditions

clear water, current, open water

Field Notes

Designed for trophy bass, this jointed bluegill-style bait can be retrieved steadily like a crankbait or worked with pauses, jerks, and stop-and-go retrieves. It can also be fished closer to the surface, and the description notes it is effective around cover and in rough conditions. The floating version is better when you want a higher-riding presentation; the slow-sinking model is useful when you want the bait to hover and stay in the strike zone longer.

Pros

  • Large water displacement from the jointed body and big tail
  • Versatile retrieve options: straight retrieve, pause, jerk, stop-and-go
  • Can be fished near the surface or around cover
  • Realistic fin and tail details help sell the bait

Cons

  • Large profile may be too much for smaller bass
  • Can require stout tackle and room to work the bait properly
  • Hook fouling can still be a concern in heavy cover despite the stabilizer

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