Lake X Lures Cannonball Jr.

Lake X Lures Cannonball Jr.: Chaos on the Surface

When a standard "plop" doesn't cut it, it’s time to bring out the heavy artillery. The Cannonball Jr. is designed by the legendary Wisconsin bait makers at Lake X Lures to be one of the loudest, most aggressive surface baits ever built.

While the name says "Junior," there is nothing small about the disturbance this bait creates. It features a large, wide profile that displaces a massive amount of water, combined with a heavy-duty tail that creates a violent, high-decibel surface churn. Whether you are fishing the dark waters of the Northwoods or big timber out West, this bait is a proven winner that catches fish coast to coast.

Overbuilt for Trophy Strikes

Like all Lake X Lures, the Cannonball Jr. is engineered to survive the most violent topwater explosions from Musky and trophy Northern Pike:

• Solid Plastic Body: A 2-1/8" diameter powerhouse built to withstand crushing jaw pressure and impacts with rocks or heavy cover.

• Massive Acoustics: The wide body and specialized tail create a deep, resonant "chugging" sound that calls fish up from deep weed edges and rock bars.

• Thru-Wire Construction: Engineered with a continuous wire for maximum structural integrity against the world's strongest freshwater predators.

Verified Product Specifications:

• Body Length: 6 inches

• Diameter: 2-1/8 inches for maximum water displacement

• Weight: 5.8 oz (A heavy-duty casting machine that requires a dedicated setup)

• Construction: Solid Plastic with thru-wire durability

• Action: Extreme surface noise and high-profile silhouette

Make some noise. The Cannonball Jr. is the ultimate "big fish" tool for anglers who want to trigger aggressive reaction strikes when the standard bite goes cold.

The Ultimate Setup for the Cannonball Jr.

Tossing a nearly 6 oz bait requires specialized gear to ensure you can cast comfortably and set the hook effectively:

• The Rod: 9' Extra-Heavy Power with a fast action. You need a rod with enough backbone to launch 5.8 oz without overloading the blank.

• The Reel: A high-torque baitcaster (like a 400 series) with a power handle. A lower gear ratio (around 5.3:1) is preferred to help you crank this high-drag bait without straining your gear.

• The Line: 100lb Braided Line is the minimum requirement to ensure you don't snap the line on a backlashed cast.

• The Leader: 130lb to 150lb Solid Wire or Heavy Fluorocarbon. Due to the aggressive "thump" and weight of this lure, a heavy-duty leader is essential for both lure protection and hook-set power.