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PopularNomad Design Madmacs Trolling Lure, 11 1/4 oz, Phantom
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- Item weight
- 14.4 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 3 x 3 x 1 inches
Quick take
Durable saltwater popper with a distinctive chug action, designed for big offshore game fish in open water.
A sinking trolling plug 8 inches long and 11.25 ounces, in a Phantom finish. It is made for towing offshore behind a boat at a wide range of speeds, running down to about 12 feet. Offshore anglers chasing tuna, mahi and wahoo are the audience.
Best for
- Casting to tuna and larger pelagic species
- Sight-fishing snapper and grouper around structure
- Anglers wanting a popper that won't pull out during heavy pops
Skip if
- You need a lure for tight quarters or heavy cover
- You are fishing in shallow freshwater
Strengths
- Won't pull out hook during aggressive popping, giving you control
- HD plastic body is extremely durable for hard strikes
- Unique chug action creates commotion that attracts offshore species
- Available in multiple colors for different water conditions
Trade-offs
- Heavy enough that casting is tiring over many hours
- Large profile limits use in clear or calm water
- Topwater fishing requires presence and constant working
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Offshore pelagics
How deep and around what
It runs down to 12 ft, in the mid depth zone, along grass edges and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 12 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Black Pink Mackerel, Hot Pink, Hot Pink Mackerel, Orange Mackerel, Pink Lava, Pink Mackerel | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Clear, Holo Ghost Shad | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Silver Green Mackerel | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| White Glow | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Fireball Red Head, Red Bait | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 95mm | 3.75" & 3/4oz | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 120mm | 4.75" & 1-1/2oz, 150mm | 6" & 3oz, 130mm I 5" & 3-1/3oz, 180mm | 7" & 5oz, 160mm - 6" - 6oz, 160mm | 6" & 6oz, 200mm - 8" - 11-1/4oz, 200mm | 8" & 11-1/4oz, 240mm | 10" & 14ozThis one | A big profile for pike, musky and striped bass in big water. |
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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 | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad Design Chug Norris Topwater Popper, 3.75 in, 3/4 oz | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:3.75 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Sardine | Suits:Clear and stained water, striped bass, redfish, snook & tarpon and offshore pelagics |
| Nomad Design Chug Norris Popper, 1 1/2 oz, Hot Pink Mackerel | Lure weight:1 1/2 oz | Length:4.75 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Hot Pink Mackerel | Suits:Stained and muddy water, striped bass, redfish, snook & tarpon and offshore pelagics |
| Nomad Design Chug Norris Popper, 3 oz, Silver Green Mackerel | Lure weight:3 oz | Length:6 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Silver Green Mackerel | Suits:Clear and stained water, striped bass, redfish, snook & tarpon and offshore pelagics |
| Nomad Design Madmacs Trolling Lure, 11 1/4 oz, Phantom | Lure weight:11 1/4 oz | Length:8 in | Maximum diving depth:12 ft | Color:Phantom | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), offshore pelagics |
| Nomad Design Chug Norris Popper, Clear | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Clear | Suits:Clear water, striped bass, redfish, snook & tarpon and 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 | 11 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 8 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 12 ft |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Color | Phantom |
| Target species | Offshore pelagics |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 11 1/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 8 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 12 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Phantom.
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