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Nomad Design · Stickbaits & Minnows
Nomad Design Madscad 115 Twitchbait, 4.5 in, 1.5 oz, Spanish Mackerel
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Options
- Item weight
- 1.5 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1.78 x 6.5 inches
Quick take
The Madscad 115 in Spanish Mackerel is a 4-1/2 inch sinking stickbait that weighs 1.5 ounces, with BKK 3/0 singles. Twitched and paused, it darts side to side and wiggles as it sinks, imitating a wounded baitfish. It suits inshore runs for snook, striped bass, speckled trout and redfish, where long casts are part of the game.
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
Facts
| Lure weight | 1 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.5 in |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Hook size | 3/0 |
| Color | Spanish Mackerel |
| Target species | Snook & tarpon, Striped bass, Speckled trout and Redfish |
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 | Buoyancy | Hook size | Target species | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad Design Madscad 115 Sinking Twitchbait, 4.5 in, 1.5 oz | Lure weight:1 1/2 oz | Length:4.5 in | Buoyancy:Sinking | Hook size:3/0 | Target species:Snook & tarpon, Striped bass, Speckled trout and Redfish | Color:Sardine | Suits:Clear and stained water, striped bass, redfish, speckled trout and snook & tarpon |
| Nomad Design Madscad 115 Twitchbait, 4.5 in, 1.5 oz, Spanish Mackerel | Lure weight:1 1/2 oz | Length:4.5 in | Buoyancy:Sinking | Hook size:3/0 | Target species:Snook & tarpon, Striped bass, Speckled trout and Redfish | Color:Spanish Mackerel | Suits:Striped bass, redfish, speckled trout and snook & tarpon |
How it compares
| Product | Lure weight | Length | Buoyancy | Hook size | Color | Target species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad Design Madscad 115 Twitchbait, 4.5 in, 1.5 oz, Spanish Mackerel | Lure weight:1 1/2 oz | Length:4.5 in | Buoyancy:Sinking | Hook size:3/0 | Color:Spanish Mackerel | Target species:Snook & tarpon, Striped bass, Speckled trout and Redfish |
| Rapala Countdown Minnow, 2 in, 3/16 oz, Brown TroutPick it if you want a small sinking minnow that holds trout, bass or walleye at 3 to 6 feet by counting down, in the 2-inch Brown Trout pattern. | Lure weight:5 g | Length:5 cm | Buoyancy:Sinking | Hook size:No. 10 | Color:Brown Trout | Target species:Trout, Bass and Walleye |
| Nomad Design Madscad 150, 6 in, 2 3/4 oz | Lure weight:2 3/4 oz | Length:6 in | Buoyancy:Sinking | Hook size:5/0 | Color:Sardine | Target species:Offshore pelagics |
| Rapala Original Floater 05 Lure, 1/16 oz, GoldPick it if you want a 2-inch floating balsa minnow in gold for shallow rocks, cover and shorelines that run 3 to 5 feet deep. | Lure weight:0.0625 oz | Length:2 in | Buoyancy:Floating | Hook size:No. 10 | Color:Gold | Target species:Trout, Bass and Walleye |
| Rapala Shad Rap 07 Crankbait, 2.75 in, 5/16 oz, SilverPick it if you want a floating 2-3/4 inch silver balsa crankbait for casting or trolling 5 to 11 feet deep for bass, walleye and pike. | Lure weight:0.3125 oz | Length:2.75 in | Buoyancy:Floating | Hook size:No. 6 | Color:Silver | Target species:Bass, Walleye and Pike & musky |
| Rapala Original Floater 11 Lure, 3/16 oz, GoldPick it if you want the gold 11 cm balsa floater that runs 4 to 6 feet deep for bass, trout and walleye. | Lure weight:0.1875 oz | Length:4.375 in | Buoyancy:floating | Hook size:No. 6 | Color:Gold | Target species:Trout, Bass and Walleye |
What can I catch with this?
- Striped bass
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Snook & tarpon
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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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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