Museum Archive: Vintage Bomber Fat Free Shad, 1/3oz Shad fishing lure #8097

Shad patterns like this one are a staple for Bomber, featuring a dark-scaled back that transitions into a cream-colored belly with subtle orange highlights near the nose. This 1/3 oz (10 g) specimen, identified by product code 8097, measures 2 1/4" (6 cm) and is built for deep-water casting. The large, clear diving lip is designed to pull the lure down into the 13–16.5 ft (4–5 m) range, where it functions as a suspending bait. You’ll notice the classic visual triggers including a distinct black lateral spot, a red gill slash, and bright red eyes. Originating from the USA, this Bomber Fat Free Shad maintains its original finish and is in 5/5 condition, showing exceptionally clean surfaces on the body and the treble hardware. Because it is designed to suspend, it remains at depth during pauses in the retrieve to keep the lure in the strike zone longer.