Welcome to the Bomber Bait Company Page. This page is currently under development. When completed this page will offer information on current and past models of Bomber lures
The Bomber Bait Company is the outgrowth of the fishing experiences of two Texas “fishin’ buddies”…Ike Walker and C.S. Turbeville. Avid anglers in the mid-thirties and early forties, they spent most of their fishing time on North Texas impoundments, filled with trees and brush. This kind of fishing caused all sorts of problems for these early “structure” fisherman. The lures on the market at that time did not meet their needs…they wanted a lure that they could get down deep, and yet one that wasn't always “hangin’-up.”
To meet this special, and growing need, these enterprising anglers began to create and field test lure shapes they carved from discarded cedar power poles, given to them by the local power company. Walker and Turbeville crafted their lures metal parts from discarded tobacco cans. Hooks were taken from old lures, sharpened and mounted on their latest models. During WWII such materials were not readily available, thus they had to be creative in their pursuit of the “perfect lure.”
By 1946, these anglers-turned-lure-designers founded the Bomber Bait Company. Their modest production facility was headquartered in Turbeville’s garage. During the early years, the only lure made and sold was the now famous Bomber. In the early 1960’s, they began to design and produce other styles of lures. It was then they met, and later employed, a noted local angler, Floyd Mabry. Mabry traveled throughout the country fishing with leading outdoor writers, distributors and tackle shop owners, demonstrating the virtues of fishing with Bomber baits. Mabry became a true fishing legend when he was inducted into the “Fishing Hall of Fame.” Until his death in 1991, Mabry could be found almost every day, living his legend…fishing on his favorite lake, using his favorite lure…a Bomber.
Source: http://www.bomberlures.com Provided Courtesy of Pradco Outdoor Brands
Past Models:
Bomber Series
2000 Series / 300 Series / 400 Series / 500 Series / 600 Series / 600HD
Knothead
1300 / 1200
Bomberette
800 / 700 / 2700
Top Bomber
4000 / 6000
Waterdog
1700 / 1600 / 1500
Spinstick and Baby Spinstick
7200 / 7300
Stick - 7400
Looboyle Special
Bomber Jerk
4500 / 4400 / 4300
Bomber Model 3A
Bomber Model 9A
RRiip-Shad 35 / 36 / 37
Smilin Minno 35A / 36A / 37A
Speed Shad 2S / 3S / 4S
Bomber Popper
Plain ( 2T / 3T ) Bucktail Spinner ( 2X / 3X )
Ratl "RRR" "A"
Current Models:
Balsa Model B
Model Name Size Weight Action BB5SL Model B 2 1/2" 1/2oz 0' - 3'
Model A
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Model |
Name |
Size |
Weight |
Action |
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B02A |
Model A |
2 1/8" |
1/4oz |
2' - 4' |
|
B04A |
Model A |
2 1/8" |
5/16oz |
3' - 6' |
|
B05A |
Model A |
1 7/8" |
1/5oz |
4' -6' |
|
B06A |
Model A |
2 1/8" |
3/8oz |
6' -8' |
|
BO7A |
Model A |
2 5/8" |
1/2oz |
8' - 10' |
|
B08A |
Model A |
3" |
5/8oz |
10' - 13' |
