HTO Saltwater Bombarda Set 20g Floating Mixed

Product Details and Uses

The HTO Saltwater Bombarda Set is the ultimate tactical solution for the shore angler. Weve all seen those days when Bass are boiling on the surface, feasting on tiny whitebait or sandeels, yet they completely ignore every standard lure in your box. The Bombarda system changes the game by acting as a streamlined casting weight, allowing you to launch ultra-light flies or micro-lures massive distancesright into the heart of the feeding frenzy.

This 20g Floating version is specifically designed for surface-level action. It stays on top, allowing you to work your fly or lure through the upper layers of the water column with incredible precision. Each set is a ready-to-fish kit, featuring a high-quality 20g floating bombarda, an 8ft 12lb fluorocarbon leader for maximum stealth, and three proven saltwater flies. The leader features a Mustad Quick Link, making it effortless to swap flies or lures to match the hatch instantly.

Why the Floating Bombarda is Essential

• Surface Dominance: Perfect for targeting fish feeding right in the surface film without the float sinking and dragging your fly out of the strike zone.

• Extreme Casting Reach: The 20g weight provides the aerodynamic punch needed to reach distant sandbanks or offshore boils that were previously unreachable.

• Complete Professional Kit: Includes everything to get started: the 20g float, a pre-tied 8ft fluorocarbon leader, and three highly effective mixed flies.

• Stealth and Subtlety: The 8ft leader ensures that the splash and presence of the float are kept far away from the fish, providing a natural, free-swimming presentation.

• Rapid Fly Changes: Equipped with a genuine Mustad Quick Link for fast, secure swaps, even when the action is thick and fast.

Detailed Specifications

Examples of Where to Use the HTO Floating Set

• Calm Summer Mornings: When the sea is like a mirror and Bass are visibly mugging baitfish on the surface. The floating bombarda allows for a subtle, wake-less retrieve.

• Surf & Shingle Beaches: Perfect for casting into the froth of the breaking waves where Garfish and Mackerel patrol the top layers.

• Estuaries and Creeks: Use the floating action to drift a fly naturally with the current over shallow mudflats or weed beds where a sinking float would snag.

Gerrys Fishing Pro Tip

When using the floating bombarda, the wake created by the float can actually be a secondary attractor! Try a pop and pause retrieve: a few quick turns of the handle to create a splash, followed by a long pause to let the fly slowly flutter. Most hits will come the second you start moving again. As always, feather your line just before impact to ensure the long leader lands straight and tangle-free!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• When should I use the Floating version over the Sinking one?

  Choose the Floating model when you can see fish hitting the surface or when you are fishing very shallow water (under 4ft) where you want to keep your fly away from the snags and weed.

• Can I use this on a standard spinning rod?

  Absolutely. A standard 8ft10ft lure rod with a casting weight of 1030g or 1540g is perfect for handling the 20g Bombarda.

• Are the included flies effective?

  Yes! Weve selected three mixed flies that cover the most common UK baitfish profiles. However, if the fish are finicky, you can easily use the Quick Link to attach a single Red Gill or a 2-inch soft plastic paddletail.

• How do I attach the kit to my line?

  Simply tie your mainline (braid or mono) to the loop at the top of the Bombarda float, and you are ready to fish