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Nomad Design · Saltwater Lures
Nomad Design Vertrex Max Vibe Inshore, 2 2/5 oz, Sardine
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Options
- Item weight
- 2.4 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 3 x 3 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 5 inch soft vibration bait that sinks fast and produces huge vibration from slow to fast retrieves.
A 5-inch soft vibration bait in Sardine that weighs 2.4 oz and sinks level without spinning. It is fitted with 2/0 single hooks, so it can go straight on the line. Fish it with a steady retrieve, stop-and-go pauses, or vertical lifts around deeper inshore structure.
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
- Species
- Snook & tarpon
- Striped bass
- Redfish
- Bottom fish
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Orange, Hot Pink Orange | 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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| 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 | 2.4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 5 in |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Hook size | 2/0 |
| Color | Sardine |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 2.4 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 Sardine.
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