D.O.A. Lures

Bait Buster Trolling

$5.79

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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.

Specifications

Category

Inshore Soft Baits

Weight

0.875 oz (25 g)

Length

4.25 in (108 mm)

Sink Rate

medium sink

Target Species

inshore

Techniques

casting, trolling

Water Column

variable

Running Depth

0-5 ft

Action

subtle swimming action

Conditions

open water, current

Field Notes

This is a weighted soft bait designed for trolling, but it can also be cast and fished deeper or bounced along the bottom. The product notes say the shallow runner can be fished near the surface, mid-range, or on bottom, while the deep runner and trolling versions are better for sub-surface and deeper water presentations.

Pros

  • Multiple weight/style options for different depths
  • Can be trolled or cast
  • Single-hook design helps keep it simple and weed-resistant

Cons

  • Not a true finesse bait
  • Best performance depends on choosing the right runner style
  • Limited color information shown

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