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Lures

Stickbaits, poppers, jerkbaits, and trolling lures — sub-surface to surface.

7 pieces in this category
Malosi Chieftain — product photograph
Floating Stickbait · Malosi Studio

Malosi Chieftain

Malosi's original floating stickbait design — signature cut mouth, horizontal surface rest, and effortless S-swim action suit everything from GTs to kingfish.

Holy Grail
USD $66.99–$79.99 (official site, 150F–180F; 220F not listed on current official site) / AUD $99.99–$119.99 (150F–180F, retailer inc. GST; 220F also available at retailers for approx. AUD $129.99)
Malosi Rogue — product photograph
Sinking Stickbait · Malosi Studio

Malosi Rogue

Compact Paulownia-core sinking stickbait in three sizes — the Master Series Rogue casts long, sinks with a rolling flash, and is Malosi Studio's most popular lure.

Built for Salt
USD $43.99–$49.99 (official site, Master Series 90S–120S) / AUD $65–$75 (90S–120S, retailer inc. GST; Staple Series 85S–115S lower at AUD $29–$50 approx.)
Nomad Design Dartwing Floating 165mm — Spanish Mackerel — product photograph
Floating Stickbait · Nomad Design

Nomad Design Dartwing Floating 165mm — Spanish Mackerel

165mm surface stickbait. Long casts, hard walk-the-dog action, BKK terminals. The Spanish Mackerel colourway for namesake species work.

Field Tool
$19.95 (TackleDirect) / $39.99 AUD (TackleWest, Fishing Station); $40.00 CAD (Fishing Station CA)
Nomad Design Dartwing Long Cast 130mm — Squid Surprise — product photograph
Long-Cast Sinking Stickbait · Nomad Design

Nomad Design Dartwing Long Cast 130mm — Squid Surprise

130mm sinking version of the Dartwing — built for long casts to schooling fish, BKK inline 2/0 singles, the Squid Surprise colourway.

Field Tool
$22.00 (nomadtackle.com) / $29.95 (Addict Tackle)
Nomad Design Riptide Floating 155mm — Coral Trout — product photograph
Floating Stickbait · Nomad Design

Nomad Design Riptide Floating 155mm — Coral Trout

155mm floating stickbait — surface walk and slow rise, BKK terminals, the Coral Trout colourway for reef and bommie work.

Field Tool
$29.00 / ~$39–$45 AUD (retailer dependent)
Nomad Design Riptide Slow Sink 155mm — Squid Surprise — product photograph
Sub-Surface Stickbait · Nomad Design

Nomad Design Riptide Slow Sink 155mm — Squid Surprise

Nomad's 155mm sub-surface slow-sink stickbait — 52 g, BKK Diablo 5X 4/0 tail single and 3/0 belly double, walks near 180° per twitch and suspends on the pause.

Workhorse
~$25–$32 USD (US market carries fast-sink variant at $25.99; slow-sink is primarily an AU-market SKU — US retail price not confirmed) / ~$31.95–$39.95 AUD (Anglers Warehouse AU: $31.95 at 20% off from $39.95 RRP)
Nomad Design Slipstream 140 Flying Fish — Ahi Ghost (AHIG) — product photograph
Trolling Lure · Nomad Design

Nomad Design Slipstream 140 Flying Fish — Ahi Ghost (AHIG)

Nomad's flying-fish trolling lure in the 140mm size. Ahi Ghost colourway. Rigged for tuna trolling out of the box.

Field Tool
$29.99 (single lure, nomadtackle.com) / ~$39.95–$45 AUD (retailer; Anglers Warehouse lists as a separate 'Lure Pack' SKU at an unconfirmed AUD price)