Museum Archive: Vintage Bomber Model 7A, 1/2oz Shad fishing lure #23779

Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm) in length, this deep-diving lure features a broad clear lip designed to reach depths of 8-10 ft (2.4 - 3.0 m). The Shad finish, specifically the Baby Striper pattern, is rendered with distinct dark vertical stripes over a shimmering blue and silver body. Produced in the USA, this Bomber Model 7A carries the product code 23779 and tips the scales at 1/2 oz (14 g). The floating body contains a rattle chamber, a key technical element of the Model A series used for drawing attention during casting or trolling for walleye and pike. Rated at 4/5, the specimen shows honest signs of use while the hardware remains intact and functional. The yellow-and-black eye placement provides a classic focal point characteristic of mid-to-late century production runs from the Bomber bait company. This profile remains a staple for working deep weed edges or rocky bottom contours.