Bomber Fat Free Shad Jr 1/2 Chartreuse Blue

The Bomber Fat Free Shad Jr in Chartreuse Blue is a compact crankbait designed for year-round bass fishing in shallow to moderate depths. At half an ounce, this lure delivers a realistic shad profile in a smaller package that works across seasons and conditions. The Chartreuse Blue color combination offers high visibility in stained water while maintaining a natural forage appearance, making it a versatile choice whether you're targeting bedded fish in spring, active bass in summer, or feeding schools in fall.

Built to dive to depths of 8–12 feet, the Fat Free Shad Jr operates in the sweet spot for many bass fisheries—deep enough to reach structure and suspended fish, but shallow enough to cover flats and drop-offs without constant deep dives. The smaller body size gives it a nimble, darting action on the retrieve and responds well to deflections off timber, rocks, and vegetation. It's equally at home on a steady crank or worked with a twitch-and-pause technique to trigger strikes from inactive fish.

This crankbait shines when conditions call for something more subtle than full-sized lures. Summer ponds, clear reservoirs, and pressured waters often reward the Fat Free Shad Jr's modest profile and natural movement. Bass—especially keeper-size and larger fish—regularly key on shad, and this pattern delivers the look they expect without overwhelming smaller fish or shallow cover.

Key Features

• Half-ounce body size for versatile casting and natural action
• Dives to 8–12 feet for shallow structure and moderate depths
• Chartreuse Blue color combines visibility with a realistic forage match
• Year-round lure suitable for all seasons and conditions
• Realistic shad profile triggers bass in clear and stained water

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What depths does the Bomber Fat Free Shad Jr fish?

The Fat Free Shad Jr dives to 8–12 feet, making it ideal for shallow grass beds, hard-bottom flats, and the tops of deeper structure. It's not a deep-diving crankbait—it works the zone where most bass suspend and feed in typical lakes and reservoirs.

Is the Chartreuse Blue color good for all water clarity?

Chartreuse Blue is a high-visibility choice that performs well in stained and murky water while still resembling natural baitfish. In clear water, it can draw strikes, but you may also consider more natural shad patterns depending on forage in your fishery.

When should I throw this lure during the year?

The Fat Free Shad Jr is an all-season lure. Its smaller profile and natural shad imitation work during spring spawning, summer feeding, and fall migration periods. Try it whenever bass are keying on small shad in your water.

What size bass will this lure catch?

The Fat Free Shad Jr's realistic profile and modest size appeal to keeper-size and larger bass. Smaller fish may bite, but the lure is tuned for quality bass in most conditions.