Nomad Design · Saltwater Lures
Nomad Design Vertrex Max Vibe Inshore, 1 1/3 oz, Holo Ghost Shad
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- Product dimensions
- 0.83 x 2 x 6 inches
Quick take
A 5 inch soft vibration bait that sinks fast and produces huge vibration from slow to fast retrieves.
A 4.33-inch soft vibration bait in Holo Ghost Shad that weighs about 1.3 oz and sinks level without spinning. Its deep body throws strong vibration on slow retrieves and gentle bottom hops. It suits inshore saltwater anglers after striped bass, snook, tarpon, redfish and speckled trout.
Best for
- Inshore flats and shallow channels
- Sight-casting to cruising fish
- Vertical jigging near structure
Skip if
- You fish deep offshore water
- You need a slow-sinking presentation
Strengths
- Deep body design creates vibration at any retrieve speed
- Faster sink rate allows quick depth control
- Gorilla throughwire construction resists hook breakage
Trade-offs
- 2.4 oz weight requires moderate casting power
- Vibration lures can tire fish on slow fishing days
- Not suitable for heavy weed cover
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Striped bass
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Snook & tarpon
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Orange, Hot Pink Orange | 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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| Mangrove Shad, Purple Shad, Silver Green Mackerel | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| White Glow | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Natural Bunker, Natural Candy Pilchard | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Green Gold Gizzy | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Holo Purple Shrimp, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 75mm - 3 Inch - 2/5oz | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 95mm - 3 3/4 Inch - 4/5oz | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 110mm - 4 1/3 Inch - 1 1/3oz, 130mm - 5 Inch - 2 2/5 Oz, 150mm - 6 Inch - 3 3/5 OzThis 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 | Hook size | Maximum diving depth | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad Design Vertrex Max Vibe Inshore, 4/5 oz, Bleeding Mullet | Lure weight:0.8 oz | Length:3.75 in | Hook size:#6 | Maximum diving depth:80 ft | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft) |
| Nomad Design Vertrex Max Vibe Inshore, 1 1/3 oz, Holo Ghost Shad | Lure weight:1.333 oz | Length:4.33 in | Hook size:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Suits:Clear water, striped bass, redfish, speckled trout, snook & tarpon and bottom fish |
| Nomad Design Vertrex Max Vibe Inshore, 2 2/5 oz, Sardine | Lure weight:2.4 oz | Length:5 in | Hook size:2/0 | Maximum diving depth:— | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Nomad Design Vertrex Max Vibe Inshore, 2 2/5 oz, Silver Green Mackerel | Lure weight:2.4 oz | Length:5 in | Hook size:2/0 | Maximum diving depth:— | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Nomad Design Vertrex Max Vibe Inshore, 5" | Lure weight:2.4 oz | Length:5 in | Hook size:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Suits:— |
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 | 1.333 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.33 in |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Color | Holo Ghost Shad |
| Color family | Translucent |
| Target species | Striped bass, Snook & tarpon, Redfish, Speckled trout and Bottom fish |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1.333 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4.33 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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