PhCustomlures

PH - Lil Thumper

$23.99

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Description

Crafted by professional lure maker, Phil Hunt, the PH Custom Lures Lil Thumper delivers premium-grade performance and old-school appeal that can’t be beat. Made one at a time, by hand, from high-quality balsa wood, the PH Custom Lures Lil Thumper delivers an erratic and buoyant action that you can only get from balsa wood. Designed with a coffin-shaped circuit board lip, the PH Custom Lures Lil Thumper features a through-body wire construction that reinforces the body from end-to-end. Offered in a number of stunning finishes, each PH Custom Lures Lil Thumper is clear coated, painted, and clear coated again to prevent swelling and cracking. Fitted with two-razor trebles, the PH Custom Lures Lil Thumper delivers timeless appeal and customized construction that sets itself apart from-the-rest. PH Custom Lures Length Weight Lil Thumper 2.5" 3/8oz

Specifications

Category

Crankbaits

Weight

0.375 oz (11 g)

Length

2.5 in (64 mm)

Sink Rate

floating

Target Species

bass

Techniques

casting

Water Column

subsurface

Action

erratic wobble

Conditions

clear water, rocky, open water

Field Notes

This is a small balsa crankbait with a buoyant, erratic action and a circuit-board lip, so it’s best for casting around shallow cover, wood, and rocky banks. Work it with a steady retrieve, pauses, and occasional twitches to trigger reaction strikes, especially when fish want a more natural, old-school profile.

Pros

  • Handmade balsa construction for lively action
  • Buoyant body helps it rise on pauses
  • Circuit-board lip gives a responsive wobble

Cons

  • Balsa can be more fragile than plastic
  • Small size limits it to lighter tackle and shorter casts

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