Nomad Design · Stickbaits & Minnows
Nomad Design Madscad 115 Sinking Twitchbait, 4.5 in, 1.5 oz
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- Item weight
- 1.5 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1.78 x 6.5 inches
Quick take
The Madscad 115 in Sardine is a 4-1/2 inch sinking stickbait that weighs 1.5 ounces and comes with 3/0 singles. Quick twitches and short pauses make it dart side to side, and it wiggles as it sinks, imitating a wounded baitfish. Anglers working inshore saltwater for snook, striped bass, speckled trout and redfish will find it built for long casts.
Best for
- Snook and striped bass in inshore channels
- Twitching over shallow grass flats
- Long-distance casting to structure
Skip if
- You need floating action for topwater
- You fish freshwater species
Strengths
- Autotune system allows extra movement at line tie
- Body shape engineered for extended casting distance
- Slow sinking action imitates wounded baitfish on pause
Trade-offs
- Single hooks may have fewer hookup points than treble
- Sinking rate limits topwater presentation options
- Requires sharper rod tip for effective twitch action
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | sinking twitchbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 oz |
| Hooks | BKK Diablo 5X single 3/0 |
What can I catch with this?
- Striped bass
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Snook & tarpon
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 Strip Ayu | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Holo Ghost Shad | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Olive Back Shad, SGM - Silver Green Mackerel | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained 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 | Hook size | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad Design Madscad 115 Sinking Twitchbait, 4.5 in, 1.5 oz | Lure weight:1 1/2 oz | Length:4.5 in | Hook size:3/0 | Color:Sardine | Suits:Clear and stained water, striped bass, redfish, speckled trout and snook & tarpon |
| Nomad Design Madscad 115 Twitchbait, 4-1/2 in, 1 1/2 oz, Spanish Mackerel | Lure weight:1 1/2 oz | Length:4.5 in | Hook size:3/0 | Color:Spanish Mackerel | Suits:Striped bass, redfish, speckled trout and snook & tarpon |
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 | 1 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.5 in |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Hook size | 3/0 |
| Color | Sardine |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Snook & tarpon, Striped bass, Speckled trout and Redfish |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4.5 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Sardine.
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