Lures & Techniques for

striped bass

Striped Bass crush a variety of Nomad Design lures from topwater poppers and jerkbaits to twitchbaits and vibes like the Vertrex and Squidtrex. Built tough and tested on saltwater predators, Nomad lures deliver lifelike action, long casts, and proven results for America’s favorite inshore gamefish.

Stripers love squid

Striped Bass, known as “Squid Hounds,” can’t resist the Nomad Design Squidtrex™, the ultimate soft vibe lure for casting, jigging, or trolling. Built tough with through-wire construction, heavy-duty hooks, and durable TPE material, the Squidtrex™ delivers unmatched performance.

  • Fast-sinking internal weight system for deeper water.
  • Intense vibration and wobble at all speeds.
  • UV & Glow colors infused with real squid scent.

The hottest Striper lure on the market built to catch more fish, deeper, faster, and tougher.

Seen every Technique? Think Again
Striper on Vibes

You’ve tried jerkbaits, topwater plugs, and twitchbaits, but have you tried Vibing for Stripers? This cutting-edge technique uses Nomad Vertrex and Squidtrex vibes to trigger savage strikes and in the right spot, it can even outfish live bait.

Discover why Vibing is the most effective new way to target Striped Bass across the U.S. coast.

STRIPED BASS INSHORE BUNDLE

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The Classics That Still Crush
Striped Bass Swimming Plugs

Swimming plugs remain the most iconic and productive lures for Striped Bass. Designed for that irresistible side-to-side swimming action, these baits perfectly imitate the Striper’s favorite meals Menhaden, Herring, Mackerel, and Spearing.

From sliders and darters to deep divers and needlefish, each plug works a different level of the water column, letting you target fish from the surf to the bays. Some days, Stripers prefer the subtle glide of a Madscad, while others can’t resist the tight wobble of the Shikari 145 jerkbait or the bold action of the Maverick.

Raritan Bay Striped Bass Beatdown
Tips, Techniques & Secrets

Join us as we dive into the legendary Raritan Bay Striped Bass fishery, one of the most dynamic and challenging striper zones on the East Coast. In the shadow of New York City and the Meadowlands Flats of New Jersey, we break down proven techniques and expert tips to help you find and hook trophy bass, even in crowded waters packed with anglers and boat traffic.

Learn how to stand out from the crowd and consistently catch more Stripers in this historic and high-pressure fishery.

heartstopping hits!
topwater tips

Every angler lives for that heart-stopping topwater Striper strike when a bass explodes through the surface, sending your lure flying. Striped Bass are aggressive feeders that love big, loud surface lures, and when they’re in the mood, few experiences compare.

The Nomad Chug Norris is the ultimate popper, tough, loud, and designed to draw fish up from the depths like a homing beacon. For more subtle but deadly presentations, the Nomad Dartwing pencil popper slashes and glides across the surface to trigger instinctive strikes. And when the bite turns subsurface, the Nomad Madscad twitchbait delivers an erratic side-to-side action that seals the deal.

Never chase Stripers without a topwater and twitchbait combo in your arsenal because when they’re feeding up top, the action is pure adrenaline.

Devastatingly Effective method
Trolling Methods

When it comes to saltwater trolling, Nomad Design stands as the undisputed leader and our trolling lures for Striped Bass are a big part of that success. During the spring and fall migrations, when Stripers are staging deep or cruising fast, trolling becomes one of the most effective ways to connect with giants.

The Nomad DTX Minnow is a Striper trolling legend its lifelike profile and patented Autotune™ system make it dive deeper, run straighter, and perfectly imitate baitfish like Herring and Menhaden. Big Stripers simply can’t resist.

If you’re serious about catching trophy fish, a DTX trolling spread should be your first weapon of choice, it’s as close to a sure thing as Striper fishing gets.

The Hidden Game Changer
Vibing & jigging

Striped Bass eat everything but when they’re keyed in on slim baits like sand eels or rainbait, deep jigging is the go-to technique. Modern lures like the Nomad Streaker Jig outfish old-school metals, while the Vertrex Vibe has become a Striper favorite with its hard thump on the lift and lifelike swim on the fall.

Whether you’re fishing reefs, wrecks, or deep channels, jigs and vibes are proven tools for putting more big bass in the boat.

Technology

Cutting edge features

gorilla through wire

Unique designed through wire body system for added strength.

Autotune™ system

Patented technology at the heart of catching more fish.

TUNGSTEN WEIGHT

An internal moving tungsten weight system that creates extra casting distance

BKK hardware

BKK hardware means confidence with every hook set.