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The Nomad Design The Ridgeback is a Saltwater Back-Sliding Style Casting Jig
The Ridgeback can be worked slowly or quickly, with a slow flutter versus erratic jerking
The 1.5 oz features BKK Twin Assist Hooks, while the larger Ridgebacks have larger 5X single hooks.
Use the right Ridgeback jig for the fish you are targeting, but the larger, heavier sizes are better suited for offshore, and lighter ones for inshore.
Check out all of the sizes from 1.5 to 11 oz
The unique shape and original design of the RIDGEBACK JIG creates an exciting new jig action. It can be worked as a slow pitch jig with a flick of the rod tip or worked fast as a high-speed jig. The unique angled head design creates an erratic sideways darting movement at the top of each lift of the rod. When used slow it will flutter before starting to sink quickly, making it ideal for slow pitch jigging applications. Work it fast or slow and it will shoot off to the side giving an erratic action both pelagic and bottom feeding fish cannot resist.
⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to lead, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
This is a great versatile SPJ and has great action. I use it as a flutter and fast retrieve and drop jig. Nomad puts a lot of time and development into their products and it shows. Great quality too!
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Alexander soto
Very nice
Excelente señuelo, muy bien balanceado y se siente muy resistente
Ned Rigs were introduced to me 3 years ago. I can always count on them to catch fish, any fish. Just like the Z-Man TRD, I can always count on Discount Tackle for quick delivery and fair prices. The box stores have gotten ridiculously priced. I found Discount Tackle this year and have ordered often from them several times times. I appreciate their pricing, inventory and fast delivery. Even paying shipping I’m saving money and getting the lures and colors I want. Discount Tackle is my go to store for stocking my tackle box!
Great reel but not sure TW is worth the price difference
I just picked up one of these after using a Lexa 300 HD for many seasons. I use them for fishing 2-5oz swimbaits on the California coast, typically in 30-100 FOW while drifting.
Pros compared with Lexa HD:
- I like that the TW line offers the lower 6.3:1 gear ratio that's marginally better for California halibut while still having essentially the same line per turn as the 7.4:1 Lexa HD, which I've found to be very beneficial while on the drift (I can't use the 6.3:1 Lexa HD in the afternoon, when the drift picks up, because it doesn't retrieve line fast enough to maintain good swimbait action)
- I do think it casts farther than the Lexa HD, but I'm still feeling out whether I think that extra distance is worth the extra cost
Cons compared with the Lexa HD:
- I prefer the HD's counter-balanced handle and smaller knob. I haven't yet had the TW's handle swing while casting, causing the spool to engage and cast to get cut short, which I've read online can happen; I've been purposefully positioning the handle before casting to avoid this, but I'd prefer not having to do that or think about this. And while you can find the other handle online and swap it on, that just adds to the cost (plus, some handles found online don't come with the appropriate nut plate and screw; you have to order them separately from Daiwa).
- Cost
But overall, it's still a Lexa, which means it's buttery smooth, well built and well sealed. If cost is not a factor, the TW is probably worth it, and I have seen them go on sale from time-to-time at a cost very similar to the HD.
