The Complete Guide to Nomad Design Bass Jigs

Power & Precision for Every Situation.

When you’re chasing trophy bass, every cast counts. The difference between a good day and a great one often comes down to using the right jig for the right situation and knowing how to fish it.
Nomad Design brings pro-level innovation to bass fishing with a complete lineup of four purpose-built bass jigs, engineered for power, balance, and precision. Developed in collaboration with MLF Bass Pro Tour angler Gerald Spohrer and Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Greg DiPalma, each jig is tuned to perform in specific conditions from thick, matted vegetation to finesse presentations in clear water.
Let’s break down how each jig works, where it excels, and how to get the most out of every cast.

Flipping Jigs: Built to Dominate Heavy & Light Cover

Nomad Prowler Heavy Flipping Jig

Co-designed with Gerald Spohrer, the Prowler Heavy Flipping Jig is made to punch through the nastiest cover and pull giants out cleanly. Why it Works: 

·        Snag-resistant head design slips through brush, timber, and thick vegetation.

·        Hand-tied skirt produces a lifelike flare and pulse on every fall.

·        Horizontal line tie ensures a smooth, gliding presentation.

·        Ultra-strong custom hook delivers crushing hooksets in heavy cover.

How to Fish the Prowler

·        Target zones: Focus on thick vegetation, laydowns, or the shady sides of docks.

·        Gear setup: Use a heavy-action rod with 30+lb braid.

·        Presentation: Pitch or flip the jig into tight spots, let it fall on a slack line, and give it short hops. Most bites happen mid-fall or as it hits bottom.

·        Trailer choice: Use a bulky creature bait for displacement and slow fall rate.

Pro Tip:
Work quietly and methodically. Bass in heavy cover feel vibration through vegetation, a quiet entry can make the difference between spooking them or getting crushed.

Nomad Wee Bit Light Cover Jig

Designed in collaboration with Greg DiPalma, the Wee Bit Light Cover Jig shines when conditions demand finesse. Why it works: 

·        Compact, subtle profile mimics small prey perfectly.

·        Smooth, snag-free head excels in lighter grass or around docks.

·        Customizable hand-tied skirt for color and density tweaks.

How to Fish the Wee Bit

·        Target zones: Clear lakes, dock pilings, sparse grass, and bluff walls.

·        Gear setup: Medium-heavy casting rod with 15–20 lb fluorocarbon.

·        Presentation: Cast past the structure, let it sink slowly, then drag or hop it gently.

·        Trailer choice: Smaller chunks or finesse craws keep the action tight and natural.

Pro Tip:
Add a dab of scent or dip your trailer claws in chartreuse dye, a subtle color pop can trigger extra strikes in clear water.

Swimming Jigs: Designed for Power and Subtlety

Nomad Badlands Heavy Cover Swim Jig

Co-developed with Gerald Spohrer, the Badlands Swim Jig is all about controlled aggression and has quickly earned its reputation as a powerhouse. Power anglers love it for its ability to cut through grass, skip under docks, and hook giants in heavy cover. Wired2Fish called it “one of the best swim jigs I’ve ever come across” praising its balance, strength, and ability to skip and swim cleanly through heavy cover. Why it works:

·        Vertical line tie provides a natural swimming action.

·        Precision-shaped head skips easily under docks and brush.

·        Ultra-heavy custom hook muscles fish out of dense vegetation.

·        Double-barbed trailer keeper locks plastics tight.

·        Hand-tied skirt ensures long-term durability and realism.

·        Stamped weight for instant identification on deck.

How to Fish the Badlands

·        Target zones: Grass lines, submerged wood, docks, and riprap.

·        Gear setup: Medium-heavy rod, 17–20 lb fluorocarbon or 30+ lb braid.

·        Retrieve: Slow-roll through grass or burn it along shallow flats. Keep steady tension and watch for the telltale “tick.”

·        Trailer choice: Paddle-tail swimbaits or twin-tail grubs mimic baitfish perfectly.

Pro Tip: Pair with a paddle-tail trailer and steady retrieve punctuated with gentle twitches. Skip it deep into shade or let it pendulum near grass lines, big bass can’t resist the Badlands’ thumping swim and realism.

“It’s hard to find a swim jig that skips this well, swims this clean, and has this much power behind the hook.”  Wired2Fish Review, 2025

Nomad Machete Light Cover Swim Jig

Designed with Greg DiPalma, the Machete Light Cover Swim Jig is the finesse counterpart to the Badlands it is subtle, balanced, and deadly in clear water or light vegetation. Why it works:

·        Compact profile for stealthy retrieves.

·        Premium BKK hook provides a balance of finesse and power.

·        True-tracking head keeps the jig level through varying speeds.

·        Perfect for pressured bass and open-water edges.

How to Fish the Machete

·        Target zones: Clear-water banks, grass edges, or open-water bait schools.

·        Gear setup: Medium-heavy rod with 12–15 lb fluorocarbon.

·        Retrieve: Steady retrieve with light rod twitches to let the skirt breathe.

·        Trailer choice: 3”–3.5” paddle-tail swimbaits or minnow-style trailers.

Pro Tip:
When the water’s clear, go natural, think smoke, silver, or green pumpkin. If bass follow but don’t commit, kill the retrieve and let it fall; that sudden drop often seals the deal.

Why Nomad Bass Jigs Stand Above the Rest

Nomad Design applies its legendary saltwater toughness to bass fishing, and it shows. With direct input from bass pro's Gerald Spohrer and Greg DiPalma, every jig in the lineup was built to solve real tournament challenges from hook-up ratios to balance, skipping, and skirt longevity.

Key Advantages:

·        Hand-tied skirts for superior realism and longevity.

·        Purpose-built custom and BKK hooks for maximum strength.

·        Smart head geometry for skipping, gliding, and swimming.

·        Perfectly balanced weighting for consistent tracking and hook-up ratios.

·        No shortcuts. No compromises. Just jigs built by pros to dominate cover and conditions alike.

Choosing the Right Jig for Every Situation

Pro Tips for Maximizing Success

·        Color match the forage: Green pumpkin for craws, white/shad for baitfish.

·        Trailer matters: Match style to technique, chunks flip better, swimbaits swim better.

·        Tighten your drag: Heavy cover means you need immediate pressure to keep bass pinned.

·        Feel the bottom: Keep contact, a jig is only as effective as your awareness of what it’s doing.

·        Fish fast, but smart: Cover water with swim jigs; slow down with flipping jigs when bites get tough.

·        Watch your line: A sudden twitch or slack on the fall is often your only clue to a big bite.

·        Practice cadence control: Spohrer emphasizes rhythm; DiPalma focuses on pauses, both can trigger reaction bites depending on conditions.

From punching mats to swimming grass lines, Nomad Design Bass Jigs give you every edge, the power to muscle fish out of cover and the finesse to fool even the wariest bass.

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