BAUM BOFU 55

The BAUM BOFU 55 is a unique floating elastomer bass bait designed with a compact body, wide water-catching profile, and multi-tapered legs that move with very little input. Developed as a BAUM x DESIGNO collaboration, the BOFU 55 gives anglers a different kind of finesse and topwater-style presentation for pressured bass, clear water, shallow cover, and fish that have already seen standard soft plastics.

At 55mm and approximately 10g, the BOFU 55 has a compact profile with a surprising amount of presence. Its floating elastomer material allows the bait to ride high and respond naturally, while the leg and wing-style design helps create subtle shaking, quivering, and pulsing action even with light rod movement or surface disturbance.

Floating Bug & Creature Bait Action

The BOFU 55 is built around movement. The multi-tapered legs and water-grabbing body design help the bait keep moving naturally, creating visual appeal and vibration without needing an aggressive retrieve. It can be worked slowly, twitched in place, walked across the surface, or used around targets where bass are watching closely before committing.

This makes the BAUM BOFU 55 a strong choice for anglers fishing around shallow cover, grass edges, laydowns, docks, bluegill areas, overhanging shade, and pressured fish that need a more unusual presentation.

How to Fish the BAUM BOFU 55

The BOFU 55 is commonly rigged with an offset hook, with a 3/0 offset hook being a strong starting point. Fish it weightless when you want a high-floating, natural topwater or near-surface presentation. Around cover, work it with short twitches, pauses, and subtle rod movements to let the legs and body do the work.

The bait can also be used in finesse situations where bass are reacting to small surface movement, bluegill-like disturbance, or a compact creature profile. Its durable elastomer construction helps it hold up through repeated use while maintaining a soft, responsive action.

Key Features

• BAUM x DESIGNO collaborative soft bait design
• Compact 55mm floating elastomer bass bait
• Approximately 10g weight
• Multi-tapered legs create subtle quivering and pulsing action
• Water-catching wing and leg design adds natural movement
• Can be worked slowly, twitched, paused, or walked like a topwater bait
• Great for pressured bass, shallow cover, grass edges, docks, and clear water
• Recommended with a 3/0 offset hook
• Durable elastomer material helps resist tearing
• 1 bait per pack

Best Uses

• Topwater bass fishing
• Shallow cover fishing
• Pressured bass
• Clear-water finesse presentations
• Grass edges, docks, laydowns, and shade lines
• Bluegill-style surface disturbance
• Weightless creature bait presentations
• Unique JDM-style bass fishing presentations

Why Fish the BAUM BOFU 55?

The BAUM BOFU 55 gives bass anglers a bait that does not look or move like a standard worm, craw, frog, or creature bait. Its floating elastomer body, compact 55mm size, and active leg design make it a strong option when fish are shallow, pressured, or reacting to subtle movement on or near the surface.

If you want a premium Japanese bass bait with a unique profile and high-action floating design, the BAUM BOFU 55 is a standout option for technical anglers looking to show fish something different.

Storage note: Because the BOFU 55 is made from elastomer material, store it separately from standard soft plastics and keep it in its original packaging when possible.