Nomad Design · Vertical & Butterfly Jigs
Nomad Design Buffalo Slow-Pitch Jig, 180 g
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Options
- Item weight
- 180 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 6.97 x 2.13 x 0.98 inches
Quick take
A 180g center-balanced jig designed for slow-pitch jigging deep reef and continental shelf.
The 180 gram Buffalo in Sardine is a heavy centre-balanced slow pitch jig of about 6.3 ounces, made to reach deeper water. It flutters on the fall and carries a 4/0 assist hook on the tail. It is aimed at anglers jigging vertically for tuna and other offshore pelagics.
Best for
- Slow-pitch jigging on deep structure
- Bottom-dwelling tuna and grouper
- Deep water where flutter fall attracts bites
Skip if
- You prefer speed-jigging with heavier, faster-drop jigs
Strengths
- Center balance gives fluttering descent that entices bites
- Sideways kick when jigging attracts attention from distance
- Assist hook increases hookup rate on the strike
Trade-offs
- Slow-pitch technique requires finesse and experience
- 180g is heavy, needs strong rod and arm
- Glow paint fades with UV exposure and use
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Advanced
Specifications
| Type | slow-pitch jig |
|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g |
| Fall rate | Slow |
What can I catch with this?
- Offshore pelagics
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse White Glow, Pink Sardine | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Silver Glow Stripe | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Crimson Tide | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad Design Buffalo Slow Pitch Jig, 80 g, Crimson Tide | Lure weight:2.822 oz | Color:Crimson Tide | Suits:Stained water, offshore pelagics |
| Nomad Design Buffalo Slow-Pitch Jig, 180 g | Lure weight:6.349 oz | Color:Sardine | Suits:Clear and stained water, offshore pelagics |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 6.349 oz |
|---|---|
| Color | Sardine |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Offshore pelagics |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 6.349 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Sardine.
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