Bomber 17A Magnum Long A

World record walleye. Texas state striper. The slow-retrieve plug.

The Bomber 17A Magnum Long A has caught more big fish than any single plug in this price range a world record walleye and the Texas state record striped bass among them. It’s the long-bodied minnow plug that’s been a striper coast staple for decades, with Saltwater Grade hardware bringing it to spec for the saltwater bite. At 7 inches and 1-1/2 ounces, it’s a true slow-retrieve plug that comes alive when you barely move it.

Key Features

• Saltwater Grade hooks and hardware for hard saltwater use
• 7-inch / 1 1/2 oz body slim minnow profile that mimics bunker, herring, mackerel
• True running action tracks straight, doesn’t blow out at slow speeds
• Decades-proven on stripers along the entire East Coast
• 7 proven colors covering bunker, herring, and high-contrast attractor patterns

Specs

Rigging & Use

• Slow steady retrieve, especially at night bass key on the subtle wobble
• Fish with a dropper rig (teaser) out in front for a deadly two-fly setup
• Chicken Scratch (Pearl/Yellow) and Mother of Pearl are September favorites along the Rhode Island coast
• Black/Purple for dark nights, Silver Flash/Green Back for bright conditions
• A workhorse plug fish it hard, don’t baby it, it holds up

Why We Like It

Long A’s have been catching stripers since before most of us were fishing for them, and the 17A Magnum is the size that earns its place in the surf bag big enough to interest a 30-pound bass, small enough to throw on regular surf tackle. Slow retrieve at night with a dropper out front is one of the deadliest setups in striper fishing, and the 17A is the plug we point people to when they ask what to throw.