Johnny Jigs

Nomad Live Ops Jerksquid

$9.99

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Description

Nomad Design Live Ops Jerksquid – Jerkshad Action. Squid Realism. The Nomad Design Live Ops Jerksquid is the ultimate fusion of aggressive jerkbait movement and lifelike squid realism. It darts like a fleeing baitfish on the lift and pulses like a wounded squid on the pause — triggering strikes throughout the entire retrieve. Fish it fast, twitch it slow, hop it off structure or even dead-stick it in the rod holder. The flowing tentacles and squid wings keep working no matter how you fish it. Hybrid Action That Triggers Strikes Dart on the Lift – Snaps and glides like an escaping baitfish Pulse on the Pause – Squid wings and tentacles come alive Keel-Shaped Body – Tracks straight and glides level Extended Strike-Zone Time – Natural sink and controlled fall Built Tough with Premium Tech Titan-RX™ TPE Elastomer – Ultra-stretch, super durable construction Reactor-UV + Glow – Increased visibility in dirty or deep water Tracer Scent – Built-in feeding trigger Recessed Rigging Slots – Clean jighead or weedless hook alignment Available Sizes at Johnny Jigs 3.25" – Compact inshore and finesse option 5" – Ideal for reef and structure fishing 9" – Big target bait for trophy-class fish Target Species Speckled Trout Flounder Black Sea Bass Scup (Porgy) Inshore Reef Species Snapper Other Structure-Oriented Predators Rigging Recommendations 3.25" – 1/0 – 2/0 - BKK Silent Chaser Round 4" – 2/0 – 3/0 5" – 4/0 – 6/0 - BKK Silent Chase Round 7" – 6/0 – 7/0 9" – 7/0 – 9/0 - BKK Harpax Offshore Built for the Strike Zone From its squid wings and flowing tentacles to the keel-shaped body and recessed rigging channels, every detail of the Jerksquid is engineered to deliver controlled glide, lifelike pulse and balanced rigging. The result is a bait that blends aggression with realism — and stays in the strike zone longer. Important Storage Information Jerksquid are made from ultra-tough Titan-RX™ TPE material, which can chemically react with other soft plastics if stored incorrectly. Store in the original packaging whenever possible (recommended) Use a worm-proof tackle box if transferring DO NOT store with non-TPE soft plastics DO NOT mix TPE baits from different brands TPE baits from the same brand can be stored together safely When fish want the dart of a jerkbait and the realism of a squid — the Jerksquid delivers both.

Field Notes

Use this bait when fish are keyed on squid, baitfish, or other soft-bodied prey around reefs, structure, and open-water edges. It can be worked with sharp twitches, a steady retrieve, or dead-sticked so the tentacles and body pulse on the pause. The larger sizes suit trophy offshore predators, while the smaller sizes fit inshore and finesse presentations.

Pros

  • Jerkbait-style darting action with squid realism
  • Works on both the lift and the pause
  • Durable TPE construction
  • UV and glow visibility for deeper or dirtier water

Cons

  • Requires proper jighead or weedless rigging
  • Soft-body lure can be torn by toothy fish over time
  • Larger sizes may be too much for smaller inshore fish

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