Museum Archive: Vintage Bomber Slab Spoon, 2/3oz White / purple fishing spoon #5117
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| Product Code (SKU) | 5117 |
| Brand | Bomber |
| Condition: | Used — |
| Weight | 2/3 oz (18 g) |
| Length | 1 1/2" (3.5 cm) |
| Color | White / purple |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Type | Jig |
Scales are intricately stamped into the metal body of this 1 1/2" (3.5 cm) jig, creating a tactile surface that catches light beneath the deep purple and white finish. This Bomber Slab Spoon, carrying product code 5117, represents a staple of American-made vertical jigging lures. The color pattern transitions from a saturated purple top to a clean white belly, accented by a bold red eye with a dark pupil near the line tie. Weighing 2/3 oz (18.8 g), the compact body is paired with a heavy-duty split ring and a sturdy treble hook. The lure is in 5/5 condition, with the paint and stamped details remaining sharp and well-defined. Bomber designed these lures to sink quickly and reach deep-water structures where larger predators congregate, a departure from their earlier floating wooden models. This specific specimen highlights the durable construction necessary for bouncing off rocky bottoms while maintaining its visual profile.
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