Nomad Design · Floating Jerkbaits
Nomad Design Shikari 145 Jerkbait, 5.75 in, 1 oz, Sardine
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Options
- Item weight
- 1 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 5.75 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
Long-casting 5.75 in jerkbait with internal weight transfer that suspends at shallow depths for saltwater.
The Shikari 145 is a 5 3/4 inch jerkbait that weighs one ounce and runs slow floating, so it rides near the surface between twitches. An internal tungsten weight slides toward the tail on the cast for distance, then rolls forward on the retrieve to keep the lure level. Its shallow dive of up to about 4 feet suits inshore water, where anglers work a jerk-jerk-pause retrieve.
Best for
- Inshore saltwater jerkbait fishing for snook and redfish
- Shallow grass flats and shell bars
- Sight fishing to cruising fish
Skip if
- You fish freshwater only
- You need deep-diving capability
Strengths
- Internal tungsten weight transfer system maximizes casting distance
- Suspension design keeps lure in strike zone on pause
- Shallow 2-4 ft dive profile targets flats and structure
Trade-offs
- 5.75 in size heavy for light tackle saltwater setups
- Internal weight transfer mechanism adds complexity
- Shallow dive depth limits utility in deep channels
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | jerkbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1 oz |
| Depth | 2-4 feet |
| Feature | Internal tungsten weight transfer system |
| Color | Sardine |
What can I catch with this?
- Striped bass
- Redfish
- Snook & tarpon
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How deep and around what
It runs to 4 ft, in the shallow zone, over grass and around wood.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft) (this product)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 4 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
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 Chrome, Chartreuse Shad, Pink Chrome, Yellow Peril | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Aqua Ghost, Holo Ghost Shad | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Black Back Chrome, Blue Back Shad, Mangrove Shad, Olive Back Shad, Purple Shad, Silver Green Mackerel | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Bone Glow | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Natural Bunker, Natural Candy Pilchard, Olive Back Pilchard | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Fireball Red Head | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black Purple | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 3 3/4 Inch - 2/5 Oz | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 5 3/4 Inch - 1 OzThis one | A big profile for pike, musky and striped bass in big 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.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.75 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 2 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Color | Sardine |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Snook & tarpon, Redfish and Striped bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1 oz.
How long is it?
It is 5.75 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 4 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Sardine.
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