Hooking barra is no long shot with these lures

I STILL remember the first time I laid eyes on a gold Bomber.

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I STILL remember the first time I laid eyes on a gold Bomber.

I was guiding back at Barra Base in the late ’80s when visiting journalist John Mondora handed me this awesome-looking gold lure that he said was the best barra lure ever made. I used those gold Bombers until all the metallic paint had flaked off and they still continued to catch heaps of barra.

Well 20 years later not a lot has changed! Bombers are still the go-to lure for most barra addicts and account for some huge fish every year.

The new Long Shot Bomber series is set to raise the bar higher again. Featuring a more durable body with 3D eyes and gill plates, in a range of colours, they really look the goods.

They’ve finally done away with the three hook arrangement and all sizes now feature 2 large 4X strong VMC trebles, which is a smart move as it will result in better hook holding on big fish and less damage to fish destined for release.

Probably the biggest change to the original is the weight; the Long Shot series now feature a weight exchange system that assists in super-long casts, particularly in windy conditions. Get into Fishing and Outdoor World to snag a few Long Shot Bombers while they still have some in stock.

Tight lines and catch ya on the water.