It's the 7", 17A, Magnum long "A". I have another I bought a the same time. I also have two Black. I got'em all at repuatble tackle stores throughout the seasons, and they were all in Bomber packages. They all have the same stamp on the butt. Therefore, I don't get the sense that they are knock-offs, unless tackle stores get hosed from time to time.
I did buy another school bus to repalce it at the end of the season and just noticed that the color is a deeper yellow and the gill painting is smaller. Did the Bombers change? Anyway, I think I'm going with the "pre-crack and my son hit the rocks" theory
