Nomad Design · Offshore Trolling Lures
Nomad Design Madmacs 240 Trolling Lure, 10 in, 14 oz
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- Item weight
- 3 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 5 x 4 x 2 inches
Quick take
A 10 in high-speed trolling lure engineered for tuna, wahoo, and marlin offshore.
The Madmacs 240 is a 10-inch sinking minnow built for high-speed offshore trolling, pre-rigged with BKK single hooks. It weighs 14 ounces and works at trolling speeds from around 5 up to 15 knots, running shallower the faster it is pulled. It suits anglers dragging a spread for tuna, wahoo and other offshore pelagics, in a Pink Mackerel finish.
Best for
- High-speed offshore trolling for tuna
- Wahoo and kingfish in open water
- Big game species targeting
Skip if
- You fish nearshore or inshore
- You need casting-distance lures
Strengths
- Runs straight and stable at extreme trolling speeds
- Through-wire construction handles massive fish
- Hydrospeed technology maintains action to 20 knots
Trade-offs
- 14 oz requires heavy saltwater trolling tackle
- Designed only for trolling, not casting
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Advanced
Specifications
| Type | offshore trolling minnow |
|---|---|
| Length | 10 in |
| Weight | 14 oz |
| Speed range | 5-20 knots |
| Hooks | BKK Diablo 5X single |
| Construction | Through-wire |
What can I catch with this?
- Offshore pelagics
When and where to fish it
Its bright, high-visibility pattern suits stained and muddy water under an overcast sky or in low light.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Black Pink Mackerel, Hot Pink, Hot Pink Mackerel, Orange Mack, Orange Mackerel, Pink Lava, Pink MackerelThis one | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Silver Green Mackerel | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Red Bait | 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 | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad Design Madmacs 240 Trolling Lure, 10 in, 14 oz | Lure weight:14 oz | Length:10 in | Color:Pink Mackerel | Suits:Stained and muddy water, offshore pelagics |
| Nomad Design Madmacs Trolling Lure, 8 in, Hot Pink Mackerel | Lure weight:— | Length:8 in | Color:Hot Pink Mackerel | Suits:Stained and muddy 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 | 14 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 10 in |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Color | Pink Mackerel |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
| Target species | Offshore pelagics |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 14 oz.
How long is it?
It is 10 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Pink Mackerel.
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