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Nomad Design · Offshore Trolling Lures
PopularNomad Design DTX Minnow, 9 Inches, 7.75 oz, Sinking to 50ft
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- Item weight
- 0.26 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 13.54 x 2.56 x 2.01 inches
Quick take
Nomad DTX Minnow 9 inch offshore trolling lure with Autotune system for maximum depth and straight swimming.
The largest of the family, this 9-inch Silver Green Mackerel sinking minnow weighs 7.75 ounces and reaches about 50 feet down. It carries two 13/0 BKK Diablo single hooks and is meant for trolling at roughly 4 to 12 knots, a setup aimed at tuna and other big offshore fish.
Best for
- Offshore trolling for striped bass and big salmon
- Large pelagic species like tuna and wahoo
- Deep-water presentations to 50 feet
Skip if
- You fish shallow water; this sinks 50 feet deep
Strengths
- Autotune system ensures straight swimming and diving
- Gorilla Through Wire construction is incredibly durable
- Diamond Armour coating withstands 50+ fish catches
- 9 inch size matches substantial baitfish profiles
Trade-offs
- 50-foot sink depth limits shallow-water use
Fishing fit
- Species
- Striped bass
- Salmon & steelhead
- Offshore pelagics
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Advanced
Specifications
| Type | saltwater trolling minnow |
|---|---|
| Length | 9 in |
| Depth | Sinks to 50 ft |
| Hook | BKK Diablo 5X single 13/0 |
Facts
| Lure weight | 7 3/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 9 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 50 ft |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Hook size | 13/0 |
| Color | Silver Green Mackerel |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
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 | Length | Hook size | Maximum diving depth | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad Design DTX Minnow Trolling Lure, 6.5 in, Hot Pink Mackerel | Lure weight:3.175 oz | Length:6.5 in | Hook size:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Nomad Design DTX Minnow Trolling Lure, 6.5 in, Spanish Mackerel | Lure weight:3 1/4 oz | Length:6.5 in | Hook size:7/0 | Maximum diving depth:35 ft | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft) |
| Nomad Design DTX Minnow Trolling Lure, 8 in, Wahooligan | Lure weight:5.8 oz | Length:8 in | Hook size:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Suits:— |
| Nomad Design DTX Minnow, 9 Inches, 7.75 oz, Sinking to 50ft | Lure weight:7 3/4 oz | Length:9 in | Hook size:13/0 | Maximum diving depth:50 ft | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), clear and stained water |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 7 3/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 9 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 50 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver Green Mackerel.
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How deep and around what
It runs down to 50 ft, in the deep zone, along drop-offs and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft) (this product)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 50 ft
- Depth zone
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Rock
- Drop-offs
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Black Pink Mackerel, Hot Pink, Hot Pink Glow, Hot Pink Mackerel, Pink Lava, Pink Mackerel | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Olive Black Shad, Silver Green MackerelThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Sliver Green Mackerel | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Red Bait | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Gold Glow | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Purple Fusilier | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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.
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