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Nomad Design Riptide Stickbait, 2 4/5 oz, Blue Back Shad
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.5 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 7 x 2 x 1 inches
Quick take
A saltwater stickbait in multiple sizes and sink rates with an erratic side-to-side walk-the-dog action for striped bass and tarpon.
The Blue Back Shad Riptide is a 6.1-inch sinking stickbait that weighs 2.8 ounces, built for longer casts. It is aimed at striped bass, snook, tarpon and tuna, which makes it a fit for big fish in inshore and offshore water. Its walk-the-dog action comes from the weighting inside the body.
Best for
- Striped bass around structure and bait pods
- Tarpon in flats and shallow water
- Snook and redfish in coastal areas
Skip if
- You fish freshwater; this is designed for saltwater gamefish
- You need a silent approach; this lure creates disturbance
Strengths
- Tail weight aids long casting for covering water
- Head ducks and creates splash on head-down retrieve
- Multiple sizes and sink rates cover different depths
Trade-offs
- Stickbaits require active rod manipulation for action
- Fast sinking models need fast retrieves in current
- Inline single hooks can miss aggressive short strikes
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Striped bass
- Snook & tarpon
- Offshore pelagics
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pink Mackerel | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Ghost Green Bandit, Holo Ghost Shad | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Blue Back Shad, Olive Back Shad, Silver Green MackerelThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 95mm | 3-3/4” & 1/2oz - Floating, 115mm | 4-1/2” & 3/4oz - Floating | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 105mm | 4" & 1-1/4oz - Fast Sink, 155mm | 6" & 2-4/5oz - Fast Sink, 200mm | 8" & 3-1/2oz - SinkingThis 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 | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad Design Riptide All-Depth Stickbait, 95-155 mm | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3.74 in | Color:Bleeding Mullet | Suits:Striped bass, redfish, speckled trout and snook & tarpon |
| Nomad Design Riptide Stickbait, 1 1/4 oz, Candy Pilchard | Lure weight:1 1/4 oz | Length:4.13 in | Color:Candy Pilchard | Suits:Striped bass, redfish, snook & tarpon and offshore pelagics |
| Nomad Design Riptide Stickbait, 1 1/4 oz, Sardine | Lure weight:1 1/4 oz | Length:4.13 in | Color:Sardine | Suits:Clear and stained water, striped bass, redfish, snook & tarpon and offshore pelagics |
| Nomad Design Riptide Stickbait, 2 4/5 oz, Blue Back Shad | Lure weight:2.8 oz | Length:6.1 in | Color:Blue Back Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, striped bass, 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 | 2.8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 6.1 in |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Color | Blue Back Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Striped bass, Offshore pelagics and Snook & tarpon |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 2.8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 6.1 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Blue Back Shad.
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