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.
Editorial
The Riptide Slow Sink 155 is Nomad Design's sub-surface answer to the topwater stickbait — a 155mm body, 52 grams, fitted with a BKK Diablo 5X 4/0 inline single at the tail and a BKK 3/0 double on the belly.
It is designed and tested in Australia by the Nomad Sportfishing Team out of Queensland. The body is HD-ABS over a Matrix Metal Plate stainless plate, with an HD Foam buoyancy system and a Gorilla Through Wire welded at both ends. Three coats of clear resin — the brand's Triple Shield finish — sit over the printed body.
The Squid Surprise colour is a pearlescent off-shore pattern that earns its place on overcast water and around squid-feeding pelagics. SKU: RIP155-SS-SQD.
Why It Matters
A sinking stickbait that suspends on pause is the most useful sub-surface tool in a pelagic kit. The Riptide Slow Sink reaches the depth where finicky fish hold, then sits flat in the water on the stop — a moment that triggers commitment more often than continuous action. Slow sink, near-180-degree walk-the-dog turn per twitch, BKK terminals at both points, and an Australian-designed construction system that has carried this lure into the standard kit of GT and pelagic casters across the Pacific and Indian Ocean.
Best For
- Giant trevally over coral edges
- Yellowtail kingfish and yellowfin tuna over schooling bait
- Spanish mackerel and mahi-mahi
- Reef-edge snapper casting
- US: striped bass
Technical Snapshot
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Length | 155 mm (6 inch) |
| Weight | 52 g |
| Depth / Running Zone | Sub-surface (slow sink; suspends when paused) |
| Action | Slow Sink — walk-the-dog, up to near 180° turn per twitch; suspends level on pause |
| Tail Hook | BKK Diablo 5X inline single, size 4/0 |
| Belly Hook | BKK 3/0 double (inline belly) |
| Hook Specification (retailer description) | 5X Strong 4/0 tail inline single and 3/0 double belly hooks by BKK |
| Body Construction | HD-ABS (High Density ABS plastic) with Matrix Metal Plate System (moulded stainless steel plate) and HD Foam System |
| Through-Wire System | Gorilla Through Wire (welded at both ends) |
| Finish | Triple Shield Protection — 3 coats super-tough clear resin |
| Use Type | Casting |
| SKU (Squid Surprise) | RIP155-SS-SQD |
| Design / Origin | Designed and tested in Australia by the Nomad Sportfishing Team |
| Available Colourways (Slow Sink 155mm, AU market) | Red Bait, Mack Tuna, Spanish Mackerel, Sardine, Coral Trout, Fusilier, Silver Green Mackerel, Candy Pilchard, Squid Surprise, Holo Ghost Shad, Olive Back Shad |
Collector / Field Notes
The Slow Sink ("SS") and Fast Sink ("FS") share a body shape but produce different fishing tools. The Slow Sink sits level and suspends; the Fast Sink drops faster and works in cleaner walks. The 155 Slow Sink appears to be an Australian-market SKU — the US Nomad store stocks the Fast Sink 155 only at the time of this writing. Precise sink rate (seconds per metre) is not published by Nomad Design; "slow sink" is a category descriptor. Squid Surprise is an active production colour, not a limited run.
FAQ
How does the Slow Sink differ from the Fast Sink Riptide 155?
Same body shape, different buoyancy tuning. Slow Sink suspends level on the pause and sinks gradually. Fast Sink drops to depth quickly and works in cleaner walks. The Slow Sink appears to be an AU-market SKU; the US store stocks Fast Sink.
What does Squid Surprise look like?
A pearlescent off-shore pattern that fishes around squid-feeding pelagics and on overcast water. SKU: RIP155-SS-SQD.
What hooks does the Riptide 155 Slow Sink ship with?
BKK Diablo 5X 4/0 inline single on the tail and a BKK 3/0 inline double on the belly — both factory-fitted.
What's the action profile?
Walk-the-dog with up to near-180-degree turn per twitch. The lure suspends level on the pause, which is the main trigger.
Who designed the Riptide?
The Nomad Sportfishing Team out of Queensland, Australia. Nomad Design was founded by veteran sport-fishing guide Julian Judd.
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Frequently Asked
- How does the Slow Sink differ from the Fast Sink Riptide 155?
- Same body shape, different buoyancy tuning. Slow Sink suspends level on the pause and sinks gradually. Fast Sink drops to depth quickly and works in cleaner walks. The Slow Sink appears to be an AU-market SKU; the US store stocks Fast Sink.
- What does Squid Surprise look like?
- A pearlescent off-shore pattern that fishes around squid-feeding pelagics and on overcast water. SKU: RIP155-SS-SQD.
- What hooks does the Riptide 155 Slow Sink ship with?
- BKK Diablo 5X 4/0 inline single on the tail and a BKK 3/0 inline double on the belly — both factory-fitted.
- What's the action profile?
- Walk-the-dog with up to near-180-degree turn per twitch. The lure suspends level on the pause, which is the main trigger.
- Who designed the Riptide?
- The Nomad Sportfishing Team out of Queensland, Australia. Nomad Design was founded by veteran sport-fishing guide Julian Judd.
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