Nomad Lures

Unique and innovative, Nomad Design creates world-renowned fishing lures for fresh and saltwater applications that are vigorously tested on one of the world's premier sportfishing charters. Nomad founder and designer Damon Olsen decided to put his engineering degree to good use and began creating lures and tackle crafted to withstand the demanding predators of the Coral Sea, backed by decades of on-the-water experience. Known for pushing the boundaries in fishing lure technology, Nomad Design ensures you always have the highest quality tackle to target a huge variety of species. Visit us in-store and our team can help you find the best Nomad Design lures, or shop online today!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I store Nomad Design's TPE fishing lures?

TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) is a strong, super-stretchy and ultra-durable material that is more resilient to cuts, nicks, and tears from casting into heavy structures or getting crunched by big fish. Like most other plastics on the market, it’s important not to store two different types of plastics together as they can cause a chemical reaction, which can deform or melt the plastic.

Some tips for storing your Nomad Design TPE lures:

  • The safest place to store your TPE lures is the original packaging. Another option is a TPE-safe, or “Wormproof” tackle box or tray. These are specifically designed to not react with TPE materials. 

  • Never allow your TPE lures to touch non-TPE plastics. You can store TPE products of the same brand together, but they must be kept separate from other branded TPE products and non-TPE plastics.

  • Avoid high heat. Temperatures over 70°C or 150°F can cause the TPE materials to soften. Store your lures in a cool place where possible.

What makes Nomad fishing lures different?

Gorilla Through-wire System

The original Gorilla throughwire system has the wire bend around a set of extra plastic supports internally, making the wire less likely to separate from the lure body and ensuring ultimate strength. The through-wire is also welded at both ends of the lure, ensuring you never lose that big fish.

Triple Shield Protection

With Triple Shield Protection, 3 final coats of super tough, clear resin are applied to the outside of all our hard body lures. This provides additional colour depth, and ensures the quality of the finish on your lure is protected and likely to last longer.

Made with BKK Hooks

Our lures are fitted with quality BKK Hooks, hardware that contains the expertise and craftsmanship of over a hundred years of hookmaking. We ensure you have the ultimate confidence when fighting big fish.

Tungsten Weight Transfer System

The tungsten weight transfer system involves an internal lure weight that rolls back to the tail when casting to maximise distance and rolls forward when being retrieved. This perfectly balances the lure and keeps it level when suspending.

HD ABS System

Normal plastic was simply not strong enough for their lures, so Nomad designed a special formula for high-density ABS plastic. This HD ABS is ultimately stronger than other plastics used for lure production. These lures feature a thicker wall construction for superior strength and durability.

What kinds of Nomad fishing lures does TackleWest stock?

Madscad

A twitchbait that can be used on nearly every species for casting and trolling.  The Madscad is by far the most versatile lure in the Nomad range and just catches fish, no matter what size you choose. 

Shikari

A long-casting, shallow diving, slow floating jerkbait with the tungsten weight transfer system. It can be twitched hard on the retrieve to produce an erratic action where the lure will turn 180°, triggering violent strikes from inshore gamefish. It can also be trolled with a significant body roll combined with a nose-to-tail whole-body wiggle when retrieved, making it highly appealing to all predators. The Shikari inshore is also an excellent shallow-water trolling bait.

Squidtrex

Can be slowly rolled or hopped along the bottom with a slow sinking action with a realistic swimming action to entice that bite from inshore predators. The internal weight slides backward into the tail when casting to maximise distance, and then rolls forward when being retrieved to balance the lure and keep it perfectly level.

Swimtrex

The first lipless vibration crankbait to swim like a real baitfish when sinking. It emits vibrations when slow rolled or straight retrieved and features an internal rattle that makes a subtle knocking noise even when swimming downwards. 

Vertrex Max

A deep body profile combined with finely tuned internal weights delivers a soft vibration bait that sinks level without spinning on the drop. Deadly on the cast or vertical jigging presentations from Bream and Flathead to Snapper and Red Emperor.

Slipstream

A revolutionary heavy-duty hybrid lure designed to perfectly mimic a flying fish in both appearance and action in the water. The unique folding wing design allows the wings to fold back when cast for extra distance or when fighting big Tuna and Marlin for reduced drag through the water.

Do you stock other Nomad fishing products?

Yes! TackleWest carries an extensive range of Nomad Design fishing products, including fishing rods, storage, accessories, and apparel. Contact us or visit our friendly team in-store for tips, advice, and assistance finding the right Nomad Design lure for whoever your next fishing adventure takes you.