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Bait Buster Shallow Runner

$5.39

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Description

The BAIT BUSTER, this is a fish catching machine! The Bait Buster is 4-1/4" long, available in four styles: SHALLOW RUNNER: 5/8 oz. with 5/0 hook. A single hook upright offers a medium sink rate and may be fished as a surface lure, or mid-range or on the bottom. DEEP RUNNER: 3/4 oz. with 5/0 Mustad hook, line entry is on the top of the head which keeps the lure sub-surface, great for bouncing off the bottom. TROLLING: 7/8 oz. with 5/0 Mustad hook, excellent for deeper water trolling, fantastic for casting into water 5 feet or deeper. SUPER HEAVY TROLLING: 1.4 oz and is built on a 6/0 Mustad Extra Heavy Ultra Point Hook.

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Bass
Presentation
Variable, 0-5 ft, Subtle Tail Kick, Medium Sink
Techniques
Casting, Trolling
Conditions
Open Water, Low Light
Size4.25 in (108 mm), 0.625 oz (18 g)
SeasonYear Round
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

This is a soft swimbait-style lure with a single upright hook, designed to be fished shallow, mid-range, or on the bottom depending on the style and retrieve. The shallow runner version can also be worked near the surface, making it versatile for casting or trolling when fish are feeding at different depths.

Pros

  • Versatile depth range for surface, mid-depth, or bottom presentations
  • Single upright hook helps keep the lure weed-resistant
  • Compact 4-1/4 inch profile with a fish-catching baitfish shape

Cons

  • Only a medium sink rate, so it may not reach deeper water quickly
  • Single-hook design may not be ideal for all hook-up preferences

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