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Key Features: Ultra-Realistic Bluegill Profile : Detailed finish with intricate scaling, realistic coloration, and 3D eyes Premium Japanese Construction : Meticulous craftsmanship ensures durability and consistent performance Jointed Body Design : Produces natural, fluid swimming motion that mimics live bluegill Slow-Sinking Action : Hovers in the strike zone for extended presentations Versatile Retrieve Speeds : Maintains action from slow crawls to moderate retrieves Optimal Size & Weight : 6.5" length and 3.75oz weight perfect for casting and big bass appeal Trophy Bass Magnet : Proven to trigger strikes from double-digit largemouth Killer Finish Quality : Stunning paint schemes that reflect light and attract bass Specifications: Length : 6.5 inches (160mm) Weight : 3.75 oz Type : Slow-sinking jointed hard swimbait Profile : Bluegill/Sunfish imitation Target Species : Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass Retrieve Techniques: Slow Steady Retrieve : Natural swimming action for cruising bluegill presentation Stop-and-Go : Pause to let bait sink and trigger following fish Slow Roll : Deep, methodical retrieve along bottom structure Wake Retrieve : Surface or subsurface wake for aggressive bass Twitch-Pause : Erratic action mimics injured or fleeing panfish Ideal Applications: Trophy bass fishing in bluegill-rich waters Shallow flats and weed edges Deep structure, points, and ledges Around docks, laydowns, and cover Clear to moderately stained water When bass are feeding on large panfish Sight fishing for wary trophy bass When you're targeting trophy bass that feed on bluegill and demand the most realistic presentation possible, the Deps BullShooter 160 Bluegill delivers the stunning realism and lifelike action that turns giants into reality

Features: Specially designed technique specific bass rod series Responsive and durable 24-ton carbon blank construction UFR: Ultimate Flex Reinforced rod tip technology Sea Guide XO 316-SS angled guide frames reduce line twists Zirconium line guide insert for reduced line abrasion 3K woven carbon butt section improves hoop strength Split rear grip handle design with contoured EVA Backed by a 1-year limited warranty
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These were the old reliable lures that caught record fish