HTO Saltwater Bombarda Set – 20g – Semi Sinking – Mixed

HTO Saltwater Bombarda Set – 20g – Semi-Sinking – Mixed

Product Details and Uses

The HTO Saltwater Bombarda Set is the ultimate tactical solution for when Bass and other predators are keyed into tiny baitfish but are holding just out of reach. Standard lures often lack the casting weight to reach the horizon, and heavy metals can be too aggressive for wary fish. The Bombarda float solves this by acting as your casting weight, allowing you to launch ultra-light flies or micro-lures massive distances with ease.

This 20g Semi-Sinking version is the most versatile “all-rounder” in the range. It sits perfectly in the upper-middle layer of the water column, neither skimming the surface nor plummeting to the bottom. This allows for a much slower, more tantalizing retrieve that keeps your fly in the strike zone for longer. Each kit is “ready-to-fish,” featuring a high-quality bombarda, an 8ft fluorocarbon leader for maximum stealth, and three proven saltwater flies. With a Mustad Quick Link pre-fitted, changing your presentation to match the “hatch” takes only seconds.

Why the Semi-Sinking Bombarda is a Game-Changer

• The Perfect Middle Ground: Unlike floating or fast-sinking versions, the Semi-Sinking model allows you to target fish patrolling the mid-water layers with pinpoint control.

• Incredible Reach: The 20g aerodynamic weight turns your lightweight spinning gear into a long-range casting machine.

• Complete Professional Kit: Includes everything you need: the 20g float, an 8ft 12lb fluorocarbon leader, and three highly attractive mixed flies.

   

• Invisible Presentation: The long fluorocarbon leader is virtually undetectable to fish, ensuring your fly moves naturally without the distraction of the float.

   

• Mustad Components: Equipped with a genuine Mustad Quick Link for rapid, secure, and reliable fly swaps.

Detailed Specifications

Examples of Where to Use the HTO Semi-Sinking Set

• Shore-Based Lure Fishing: When Bass are “sipping” tiny baitfish just behind the first set of breakers. The semi-sinking action keeps the fly just under the surface, right where the predators are looking.

• Rocky Headlands: Perfect for Pollack that are suspended mid-water over kelp beds. You can retrieve slowly without fear of the float sinking too deep into the snags.

• Calm Estuaries: Ideal for night sessions or calm days when a floating bombarda might create too much surface wake, but you still need the distance to reach the main channel.

Gerry’s Fishing Pro Tip

The key to the Semi-Sinking setup is the “stop-start” retrieve. Because the float sinks slowly, stopping your retrieve for a few seconds allows the fly to flutter down naturally, often triggering a “reaction strike” from following fish. Also, always remember to “feather” your line just before the float hits the water. By slowing the spool, the fly will flick out ahead of the float, ensuring you land perfectly straight every time with zero tangles!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Why choose Semi-Sinking over the Sinking version?

  The Semi-Sinking float is perfect for shallow water or when fish are feeding in the top 2–4 feet of the column. It allows for a much slower retrieve speed than a full sinking version, which is often essential when the fish are being finicky.

• Will this work on my standard lure rod?

  Yes! Any rod rated for roughly 10–30g or 15–40g casting weight will handle this 20g set beautifully.

• Can I use my own soft plastics with this?

  Absolutely. While the included flies are excellent, you can easily attach small 2-inch paddletails or sandeel imitations to the Quick Link for added vibration.

• Is the leader too long at 8ft?

  Actually, the 8ft length is the secret to its success! It keeps the “splash” of the float far away from the fish, ensuring the only thing they see is your lure or fly