Super Strike Bullet Stubby Needlefish – 5" / 2.5 oz
The Super Strike Bullet Stubby Needlefish (5" / 2.5 oz) is a heavy-duty, long-casting sinking surf plug engineered to cut through strong crosswinds, heavy ocean spray, and fast-moving inlet currents.
Designed by legendary surf caster Don Musso, the "Bullet Stubby" takes the iconic Super Strike Needlefish profile and packs 2.5 ounces into a compact 5-inch body. This ultra-dense profile provides superior aerodynamic castability, letting surf anglers reach distant rips, outer bars, and offshore bait balls that traditional lighter needlefish simply cannot reach.
Key Performance Features
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Compact, Wind-Cutting Profile: At 5 inches and 2.5 oz, this plug casts like a bullet in head-winds and heavy surf conditions where lighter lures tumble.
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Realistic Sand Eel Action: Sinks steadily and produces a subtle, deadly nose-wobble on a slow retrieve, perfectly imitating fleeing sand eels, spearing, and baitfish.
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Indestructible Molded Construction: Built with Super Strike's proprietary high-impact plastic matrix that resists crushing jaw pressure from large striped bass and sharp teeth from bluefish.
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Solid Through-Wire Harness: Features a continuous stainless-steel through-wire system for maximum structural integrity against trophy-sized saltwater gamefish.
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Commercial-Grade Hardware: Equipped with corrosion-resistant VMC 4X Strong treble hooks and heavy-duty split rings ready for harsh saltwater environments right out of the box.
Target Species & Fishing Techniques
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Primary Target Species: Striped Bass, Bluefish, False Albacore, Snook, Tarpon, and Redfish.
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Ideal Conditions: High-wind surf, outer sandbars, ocean beaches, heavy inlet rips, and deep current channels.
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Recommended Retrieve: Cast beyond the primary break, allow the lure to sink to the desired depth column, and employ a slow, steady "crawl" retrieve with soft rod-tip pulses to mimic injured baitfish.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Brand | Super Strike Lures |
| Model | Bullet Stubby Needlefish (Super Strike Bullet) |
| Length | 5 Inches (12.7 cm) |
| Weight | 2.5 oz (70.8 g) |
| Buoyancy | Fast Sinking |
| Body Material | High-Impact Molded Plastic |
| Wire Construction | Stainless Steel Through-Wired |
| Hooks | Pre-rigged VMC 4X Treble Hooks |
| Country of Origin | Made in USA |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does the "Bullet Stubby" differ from the standard Super Strike Needlefish?
A: The Bullet Stubby concentrates 2.5 ounces into a shorter 5-inch body (compared to longer, lighter standard needlefish). This extra density shifts the center of gravity rearward, dramatically increasing casting distance in heavy wind.
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Best Stubby Needlefish
Awesome casting lure!! I caught 3 bass on this lure off of Sandy Neck Beach. Would recommend.
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Great Long Casting Lure
By far one of my favorite distance casting lures. one of the best.