The Bomber Bait Company is the outgrowth of the fishing experiences of
two Texas fishing buddies named ke Walker and C.S. Turbeville. Avid
anglers in the mid-thirties and early forties, they spent most of their
fishing time on North Texas impoundments, filled with trees and brush.
This kind of fishing caused all sorts of problems for these early
“structure” fisherman. The lures on the market at that time did not
meet their needs. They wanted a lure they could get down deep,
and
yet one that wasn't always hanging up on underwater structure.
To meet this special, and growing need, these enterprising anglers
began to create and field test lure shapes they carved from discarded
cedar power poles, given to them by the local power company. Walker and
Turbeville crafted their lures metal parts from discarded tobacco cans.
Hooks were taken from old lures, sharpened and mounted on their latest
models. During WWII such materials were not readily available, thus
they had to be creative in their pursuit of the perfect lure.
By 1946, they founded the Bomber Bait
Company. Their modest production facility was headquartered in
Turbeville’s garage. During the early years, the only lure made and
sold was the now famous Bomber. In the early 1960’s, they began to
design and produce other styles of lures. It was then they met, and
later employed, a noted local angler, Floyd Mabry. Mabry traveled
throughout the country fishing with leading outdoor writers,
distributors and tackle shop owners, demonstrating the virtues of
fishing with Bomber baits. Mabry became a true fishing legend when he
was inducted into the Fishing Hall of Fame. Until his death in 1991,
Mabry could be found almost every day, living his legend…fishing on his
favorite lake, using his favorite lure…a Bomber.
A full range of Bomber lures have become favorites of anglers
throughout the world. Every member of the Bomber team is dedicated to
maintaining the heritage established by these lure industry
pioneers - they proudly say, “To enjoy Bomber fishing…just tie one on!”
The following models are a part of the Bomber line of lures:
Model A's, Fat A's, Flat A, Deep Flat A, Fat Free Fingerling, Fat Free
Shad, Fat Free Guppy, Fat Free Shallow, Suspending Pro Long A, Long A,
Jointed Long A, Deep Long A, Magnum Long A, Jointed Magnum Long A,
Heavy Duty Long A, Jointed Heavy Duty Long A, B26A Heavy Duty Long A,
A-Salt, Pop'N Shrimp, Balsa B, B8500 Slab Spoon, B8700 Slab Spoon,
B8800 Slab Spoon, B8900 Slab Spoon
