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Nomad Design · Offshore Trolling Lures
Nomad Design Squidtrex Vibrating Lure, 3 1/4 oz, Holo Ghost Shad
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A five-inch soft plastic squid lure with a patented vibrating action and squid scent, rigged for vertical jigging and trolling at depth.
This Holo Ghost Shad Squidtrex Vibe measures 5 inches and weighs 3.25 ounces, a soft vibrating squid lure for offshore and reef fishing. It sinks and carries twin assist hooks. It suits vertical jigging or trolling for bottom fish and striped bass.
Best for
- Deep jigging for amberjack, grouper, and yellowtail
- Anglers targeting squid and aggressive deep-water species
Skip if
- Shallow inshore fishing; the heavy lure is designed for depths
- Soft plastic baits where durability under heavy jigging is needed
Strengths
- TPE soft plastic resists teeth and jigging impacts
- Vibrating action attracts predators in murky deep water
- Squid scent increases strikes on cautious bottom fish
Trade-offs
- Soft plastic deteriorates faster than hard plastic in sustained jigging
- Squid scent dissipates quickly in fast current
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Striped bass
- Bottom fish
When and where to fish it
Its see-through pattern suits clear water in bright light.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
What it imitates
Its see-through pattern imitates minnows.
- Minnow
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Tiger, Pink Lumo Glow, Pink Tiger | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Aqua Ghost, Holo Ghost ShadThis one | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| White Glow | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Brown Speckle, Matte Green Glow | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Cali Red, Red Tiger | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Green Gold Gizzy | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Purple Bandit | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 55mm | 2" & 1/6oz | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 65mm | 2 1/2" & 1/4oz | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 75mm | 3" & 1/2oz, 85mm | 3 1/3" & 3/4oz | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 95mm | 3 3/4" & 1oz, 110mm | 4 1/3" & 1 3/4oz, 130mm | 5" & 3 1/4oz, 150mm | 6" & 4 3/4oz, 170mm | 6 1/2" & 8 3/4oz, 190 VIBE 7 1/2" - 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 | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad Design Squidtrex Vibrating Lure, 1 3/4 oz, White Glow | Lure weight:1 3/4 oz | Length:4.33 in | Color:White Glow | Suits:Clear and stained water, striped bass and offshore pelagics |
| Nomad Design Squidtrex Vibrating Lure, 3 1/4 oz, Holo Ghost Shad | Lure weight:3 1/4 oz | Length:5 in | Color:Holo Ghost Shad | Suits:Clear water, striped bass and bottom fish |
| Nomad Design Squidtrex Vibrating Lure, Soft Plastic, 5 in, 3.25 oz | Lure weight:3 1/4 oz | Length:5 in | Color:White Glow | Suits:Clear and stained water, striped bass and bottom fish |
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 | 3 1/4 oz |
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| Length | 5 in |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Color | Holo Ghost Shad |
| Color family | Translucent |
| Target species | Bottom fish and Striped bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3 1/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 5 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Holo Ghost Shad.
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