Museum Archive: Vintage Bomber Long A screw tail, 1/3oz Shad fishing lure #23703

Weighing in at 1/3 oz (9.5 g), this vintage Bomber features the classic Shad color pattern that has been a staple for generations of anglers targeting bass and walleye. The 3 1/2" (9 cm) body is characteristic of the Long A screw tail design, a lineage known for its distinct construction details. This specific specimen, cataloged under product code 23703, displays the silver-scaled sides and dark back typical of the Shad finish. It is a floating lure designed to cover various levels of the water column, reaching depths of 2-3 ft (0.6 - 0.9 m) when casting or diving between 4-8 ft (1.2 - 2.4 m) during a trolling run. The hardware reflects the screw tail era of Bomber production in the USA, a detail collectors use to identify specific production periods. This piece maintains a clean appearance with a condition rating of 4/5, showing only light signs of its history. The red eye provides a sharp focal point against the metallic finish of the head, and the treble hooks remain securely attached via the screw-in hardware.